Sigbin
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Grouping | Cryptid |
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Similar entities | Amamayong (Hiligaynon) |
Region | Philippines |
The Sigbin or Sigben is a creature in
It is believed to issue forth from its lair during Holy Week, looking for children that it will kill for their hearts, which it fashions into amulets.[2]
According to the legend, there are families known as Sigbinan ("those who own Sigbin") whose members possess the power to command these creatures, and are said to keep the Sigbin in jars made of clay. The Aswang are said to keep them as pets. There is speculation that the legend may be based on sightings of an actual animal species that is rarely seen; based on the description of the Sigbin in popular literature, the animal species might be related to the kangaroo.[3]
The myth is popularly known in Visayas Islands and Mindanao especially in rural areas. It is also said that it looks like a dog and owned by rich people who hid those creatures in a jar.
Other theories suggests that the sigbin might be a vagrant species of
See also
- Peuchen
- Chupacabra
- Pedro Penduko
References
- ^ Ramos, Maximo D. (1971). Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology. Philippines: University of the Philippines Press.
- ^ Tan, Yvette (July 18, 2017). "The bloodthirsty aswangs of Philippine mythology". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ Tiempo, Edilberto K. "The Witch". Retrieved 2007-07-22.