Aswang Phenomenon Reyes
Ernest Paolo L. Reyes
GREATWKS
The Aswang Phenomenon
Is there a Filipino vampire? Justify!
I honestly believe that there is no Filipino Vampires. Why? Because there isn’t a concrete proof or a very credible that such things exist. For me, it is just part of the myths and superstitions the early Filipinos believed in. Although many witnesses have claimed that they have seen an Aswang or whatever creature, it is still no that credible and believable unless they caught it and put in on a cage. An if an Aswang really exist, with all the modern technology of today’s society there should have been at least a footage of an aswang flying or preying on something. But up until now I haven’t watched not even one single footage (unless it’s a movie or a prank). And if Filipino Vampires really exist, there should be also vampire hunters or slayers stops them from doing evil. But I think vampire hunters or slayers only exist in movies, books and video games.
Where does the term Aswang originate? Cite two possible sources. According to the documentary, the term Aswang came from two words which is asin and bawang or salt and garlic. These two ingredients are used to drive away the evil spirits. They are usually hanged in front of the door or window so that the aswang would not dare to enter. Another origin of the term aswang is from the island of Panay. The story of two gods Agurang and Asuang. The two gods are fighting to gain rule over Panay. Agurang eventually killed Asuang during the daytime because it’s the time were Asuang is powerless. So the term Aswang was then adapted. Why is Panay the ‘source’ of Aswang myths?
Panay Island is said to be the source of aswang because of some reasons. The story of Maria Lobo circulated among the villagers in Panay. She was said to be possessed by some evil spirit and she had eaten her children. Her husband hit her with a bolo when he found out what happened. It left a scar on her face and after that she fled and still wanders
GREATWKS
The Aswang Phenomenon
Is there a Filipino vampire? Justify!
I honestly believe that there is no Filipino Vampires. Why? Because there isn’t a concrete proof or a very credible that such things exist. For me, it is just part of the myths and superstitions the early Filipinos believed in. Although many witnesses have claimed that they have seen an Aswang or whatever creature, it is still no that credible and believable unless they caught it and put in on a cage. An if an Aswang really exist, with all the modern technology of today’s society there should have been at least a footage of an aswang flying or preying on something. But up until now I haven’t watched not even one single footage (unless it’s a movie or a prank). And if Filipino Vampires really exist, there should be also vampire hunters or slayers stops them from doing evil. But I think vampire hunters or slayers only exist in movies, books and video games.
Where does the term Aswang originate? Cite two possible sources. According to the documentary, the term Aswang came from two words which is asin and bawang or salt and garlic. These two ingredients are used to drive away the evil spirits. They are usually hanged in front of the door or window so that the aswang would not dare to enter. Another origin of the term aswang is from the island of Panay. The story of two gods Agurang and Asuang. The two gods are fighting to gain rule over Panay. Agurang eventually killed Asuang during the daytime because it’s the time were Asuang is powerless. So the term Aswang was then adapted. Why is Panay the ‘source’ of Aswang myths?
Panay Island is said to be the source of aswang because of some reasons. The story of Maria Lobo circulated among the villagers in Panay. She was said to be possessed by some evil spirit and she had eaten her children. Her husband hit her with a bolo when he found out what happened. It left a scar on her face and after that she fled and still wanders