MANANG: The Origin of the Manananggal

Discovering Manananggal Lore in Philippine Mythology

true scary legend from Philippine The **Manananggal** is a legendary creature from Philippine folklore, known for its terrifying and gruesome characteristics. Often depicted as a woman by day, she transforms into a horrific, vampiric monster at night. The transformation involves her torso separating from her lower body, allowing her to fly using bat-like wings. While in this form, the Manananggal hunts for victims, typically pregnant women, to feed on their blood or, more disturbingly, to consum