48: Filipino Folklore - Mananggal Madness

MOZ completes his Filipino Folklore two-parter with this deep-dive into the horrifying, self-segmenting Mananggal. References: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL Aswang Attack: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p117 The Mayor is a Manananggal: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p54-55 Nagualism: A Study in Native American Folk-Lore and History (1894), Brinton, Daniel G.. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 33, No. 144 (Jan., 1894), pp. 11-73 https://www.jstor.org/stable/983361 Manunggul Jar - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manunggul_Jar Friar Juan de Plasencia: the Manananggal of the Tagalogs (1589): Manananggal - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manananggal Rangda, the Demon Queen of Leya: 4 Legends and Mythologies of Southeast Asia That Will Fascinate You (traveloka.com) https://www.traveloka.com/en-sg/explore/destination/4-legends-and-mythologies-of-southeast-asia-that-will-fascinate-you/48121 Langsuir: 8 Mythological Monsters | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/list/8-mythological-monsters-you-should-be-glad-arent-real The Srei Ap: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p xviii Chonchon: Bane, T. (2016). Encyclopedia of beasts and monsters in myth, legend and folklore. Mcfarland & Co, p615-616 The Bruxa of Portugal: Nadeau, K. (Nov 2020). Dancing around the Cauldron with Rangda, the Balinese widow-witch: Exploring gender relations and attitudes toward women and children in Southeast Asia. Department of Anthropology, California State University, p Huasteca Witch: Davil, L. (2023). Mexican Sorcery: A Practical Guide to Brujeria de Rancho, Red Wheel/Weiser, p48 & 49 Huasteca Witch Poem: https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-bruja-witch.html-0 Mexican Folk - La Bruja lyrics + English translation (lyricstranslate.com) https://lyricstranslate.com/en/la-bruja-witch.html-0 Tagalog/Manananggal story: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p46-47 The Witch of Hidalgo: Witches in Mexico | Espooky Tales https://www.espookytales.com/blog/witches-in-mexico/ Aswang tongue scissor story: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p42 Tikbalang: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p Full story 48-49 Talisay City Sighting: 2 girls who saw ‘manananggal’ in Talisay to undergo stress debriefing - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1953085/cebu/local-news/2-girls-who-saw-manananggal-in-talisay-to-undergo-stress-debriefing Best Defense primarily from our two primary references: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL Ouroboros: Neumann, E.(1974). The origins and history of consciousness (3rd Ed.). Bolling Series-Princton University Press, p13 & 54 Sorcerers V Witches: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p17 Types of Filipino Sorcery: Cebuano sorcery: Malign magic in the Philippines Richard Lieban, 1967 https://archive.org/details/cebuanosorceryma0000lieb Philippine Shamanism Overview: The Many Names of Philippine Shamans & Healers • THE ASWANG PROJECThttps://www.aswangproject.com/philippine-shamans/ Shamanic Themes in Philippine Folklore: Cole, M.C. (1916). Philippine folk tales. A. C. McClurg & Co. Chicago, Ill, p 2007 Internet Archive Woman at Funeral is Bewitched Tale: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p147 European v Southeast Asian Witchcraft: Nadeau, K. (Nov 2020). Dancing around the Cauldron with Rangda, the Balinese widow-witch: Exploring gender relations and attitudes toward women and children in Southeast Asia. Department of Anthropology, California State University The Monster & the Shamanic Medium: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The aswang complex in Philippine folklore. Phoenix Publishing House, Quezon City, PHL, p1x (forward by Juan R Francisco) Wak Wak Sound Debunked: The Aswang Phenomenon - Full Documentary (youtube.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ePhqoyLpXQ Manananggal Origin Theory: Monstrum | Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare | Season 1 | Episode 19 | PBS https://www.pbs.org/video/manananggal-a-flying-disembodied-blood-sucking-nightmare-rjwx5i/ Dr. Ramos Debunking: Ramos, M.D. (1990). The creatures of Philippine lower mythology. Phoenix Publishing House, TX, p199 The Manananggal & Sexuality: Performing the Body in Filipino Narratives: The Manananggal (Viscera Sucker) in Colonial Literature | Hope S . Yu - Academia.edu https://www.academia.edu/84445741/Performing_the_Body_in_Filipino_Narratives_The_Manananggal_Viscera_Sucker_in_Colonial_Literature