 The Tikbalang, in one artist's interpretation. The Tikbalang is one of the Philippine's mythological creatures. It is said to be half-human, half-animal. While many would loosely identify the Tikbalang with a minotaur, a centaur, and a satyr, the Tikbalang has features which make it unique from all three. Like the centaur, it is half horse and half man, but it is different because it is also bipedal like the minotaur and the satyr. Its equine features are the head, a thick mane that runs along its back and also covers the crotch area, hooves, and a long tail. The muscular build of its torso and legs is mostly human intersparsed by black horse hair. The Tikbalang is extremely tall, almost 8 ft in height. The difference between a Tikbalang and a Kapre, is that a Tikbalang usually appears up in the mountains, while Kapre may be found both in the mountains and in town. The Kapre is usually loosely associated with Ogres. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (450x722, 308 KB) The Tikbalang is a mythical creature in Philippine folklore. ...
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// The word mythology (Greek: μυθολογία, from μÏθος mythos, a story or legend, and λόγος logos, an account or speech) literally means the (oral) retelling of myths – stories that a particular culture believes to be true and that use supernatural events or characters to explain the nature of the universe and humanity. ...
Bull mask at the Greek pavilion at Expo 88 In Greek mythology, the Minotaur (Greek: ΜινόταυÏος, Minótauros) was a creature that was part man and part bull. ...
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Image from a Greek chalice depicting a satyr with a tail and erect penis, Euphronios, c. ...
Kapre is a Philippine mythical creature similar to that of the Bigfoot creature, but with more human characteristics. ...
Tikbalangs are said to scare travelers and lead them astray. Tikbalangs play tricks on travelers such that they keep on returning to an arbitrary path no matter how far he goes or where he turns. Supposedly this is counteracted by wearing one's shirt inside out. Another countermeasure is to ask permission out loud to pass by or not produce too much noise while in the woods in order not to offend or disturb the Tikbalang.
According to traditional folklore, the Tikbalang can also transform itself into human form. The Tikbalang may assume the form of someone a victim may be acquainted with, such as a close relative, and imitate their exact voice and mannerisms. At this point, the Tikbalang is said to ask the victim to follow it into the woods. The traveler, believing the Tikbalang to be someone he knows, will do so willingly and end up getting even more lost, sometimes never to be seen again. Shapeshifting, transformation , transmogrification or morphing is a change in the form or shape of a person, especially: a change from human form to animal form and vice versa a change in appearance from one person to another Shapeshifting is not considered scientifically or medically possible for humans (and animal shapeshifting...
Tikbalang are said to be guardians of the forest, protecting its kingdom from any who does not pay respect, often leading campers and mountain trekkers astray.
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