Ekek
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Wak Wak because of some similar characteristics. The only difference between a Wak Wak and Ekek is that Ekek has a birdlike bill whereas the Wak Wak has none.[1]
The Ekek can transform into a huge bird or bat at night to prowl. Similar to the Manananggal, the Ekek looks for sleeping pregnant women. Then it extends a very long proboscis into the womb and kills the fetus by draining its blood. It is said that while this is taking place, a "ek-ek-ek" sound is often heard. The Ekek fools people into thinking it is far off in the distance by producing a faint sound when it is actually near.
References
- ^ Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies. Philippines: eLf ideas Publication. 2003.
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