|
Siyokoy (Philippine Mythology)
In Philippine mythology, a ''siyokoy'' (also ''shokoy'', ''syokoy'' or ''siokoy'') is an aquatic humanoid creature often described as having scales, webbed limbs, and fins. Most legends characterise ''siyokoy'' as hostile to humans, and are said to drown individuals. While ''siyokoy'' are often likened to the Western mermaid due to the Philippines' colonial history, its name suggests a Chinese origin. This is highly plausible given Chinese records of indigenous polities in what is now the Philippines dates to at least 982 AD, several centuries before Europe’s Age of Discovery. Etymology The term ''siyokoy'' came from the Hokkien '' shui gui''. In Chinese folklore, ''shui gui'' are the restless spirits of drowned people, who drag unsuspecting victims underwater and drown them in order to possess their bodies. Defining characteristics Compared to '' sirena'' and '' kataw'' that have more human features, ''siyokoys'' are animalistic in form and structure. The Syokoy i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippines
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in Island groups of the Philippines, three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, twelfth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It has Ethnic groups in the Philippines, diverse ethnicities and Culture o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spirit Possession
Spirit Possession is an altered state of consciousness and associated behaviors which are purportedly caused by the control of a human body and its functions by Supernatural#Spirit, spirits, ghosts, demons, angels, or Deity, gods. The concept of spirit possession exists in many cultures and religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity,Mark 5:9, Luke 8:30 Judaism, Wicca, Haitian Vodou, Dominican Vudú, and Southeast Asian, African, and Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Native American traditions. Depending on the cultural context in which it is found, possession may be thought of as voluntary or involuntary and may be considered to have beneficial or detrimental effects on the host. The experience of spirit possession sometimes serves as evidence in support of belief in the existence of spirits, deities or demons. In a 1969 study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, spirit-possession beliefs were found to exist in 74% of a sample of 488 societies i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piscine And Amphibian Humanoids
Aquatic humanoids appear in legend and fiction. "Water-dwelling people with fully human, fish-tailed or other compound physiques feature in the mythologies and folklore of maritime, lacustrine and riverine societies across the planet." Myth "Ancient sea deities" have been regarded as the "earliest version of a human-fish hybrid". Creatures with a human torso and the tail of a fish appear in the myths of cultures around the world and persist in contemporary popular culture. Piscine humanoids Water-dwelling humanoids in legend and fiction have frequently been depicted with characteristics of fish. Legend * The amabie from Japanese folklore * The ceasg in Scottish folklore has the upper body of a beautiful woman merging with the tail of a grilse (a young salmon) * Finfolk from the folklore of Orkney * Melusine in European folklore * Merrows from Irish folklore * The Ningyo from Japanese folklore * Siren (mythology), Sirens were initially described as birdlike, but have become asso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visayan Mythology
Visayans (Cebuano language, Cebuano: ''mga Bisayà'' ) are a Ethnic groups in the Philippines, Philippine ethnolinguistic family group or metaethnicity native to the Visayas, to the southernmost islands south of Luzon, and to a significant portion of Mindanao. They are composed of numerous distinct ethnic groups. When taken as a single group, they number around 33.5 million. The Visayans, like the Luzon Lowlanders (Tagalogs, Bicolanos, Ilocanos, etc.) were originally predominantly Philippine mythology, animist-polytheists and broadly share a maritime culture until the 16th century when the Spanish Empire enforced Catholic Church in the Philippines, Catholicism as the state religion. In more inland or otherwise secluded areas, ancient animistic-polytheistic beliefs and traditions either were Folk Catholicism, reinterpreted within a Roman Catholic Dogma in the Catholic Church, framework or syncretized with the new religion. Visayans are generally speakers of one or more of the dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Legendary Creatures
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in Island groups of the Philippines, three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, twelfth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It has Ethnic groups in the Philippines, diverse ethnicities and Culture o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paulo Avelino
Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), '' Bridges of Love'' (2015), and '' The General's Daughter'' (2019). In films, one of his best known works is his portrayal of Gregorio del Pilar in the Philippine war epic '' Heneral Luna'' (2015), which he reprised in a title role for its sequel, '' Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral'' (2018). Avelino's other prominent films include '' Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay''. Early life Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino was born on May 13, 1988, in Baguio, Philippines. He is the son of Roberto Puigcerver Avelino, an influential Spanish- Filipino from Calbayog, Western Samar, and Jennilyn Lingbanan. He is a grandson of Baltazar Avelino, former governor of Samar, and a great-grandson of former Senate President Jose Avelino. He has three siblings, Honey, Gabriel, and Angela. He is the second oldest of his sib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wansapanataym
''Wansapanataym'' ( Filipinization of the English phrase "'' once upon a time''"), also known as ''Wansapanataym Presents'', is a Philippine television drama fantasy anthology series broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired from June 22, 1997 to February 27, 2005, replacing '' The Sharon Cuneta Show''. The show returned on the network's Yes Weekend! line up and worldwide on TFC from September 11, 2010 to April 7, 2019, replacing '' Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla'' and was replaced by '' Hiwaga ng Kambat''. The series was also aired on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! primetime block with new episodes and remakes of past episodes. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, ''Wansapanataym'' returned on air every weekend from March 29 to May 3, 2020, replacing '' 24/7'' and '' Home Sweetie Home'' and was replaced by '' Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan?'' and ''Iba 'Yan'' on Kapamilya Channel's weekend evening slot. The series follows the stories of everyday people as they enco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho
, ''Jessica Soho'' (, abbreviated as ''KMJS'') is a Philippine television news magazine show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Jessica Soho, it premiered on November 7, 2004 on the network's Sunday evening line up. It is the longest running news magazine show in the Philippines. The show is streaming online on Facebook and YouTube. Premise The show features stories on events, pop culture, foods, celebrities, health and trends, as well as urban legends Urban legend (sometimes modern legend, urban myth, or simply legend) is a genre of folklore concerning stories about an unusual (usually scary) or humorous event that many people believe to be true but largely are not. These legends can be e ..., ghost stories and supposed paranormal activities. Accolades References External links * * {{GMA Integrated News and GMA Public Affairs current programming 2004 Philippine television series debuts Filipino-language television shows GMA Integrated News and Public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeful Ghost
In mythology and folklore, a vengeful ghost or vengeful spirit is said to be the spirit of a dead person who returns from the afterlife to seek revenge for a cruel, unnatural or unjust death. In certain cultures where funeral and burial or cremation ceremonies are important, such vengeful spirits may also be considered as unhappy ghosts of individuals who have not been given a proper funeral. Cultural background The concept of a vengeful ghost seeking retribution for harm that it endured as a living person goes back to ancient times and is part of many cultures. According to such legends and beliefs, they roam the world of the living as restless spirits, seeking to have their grievances redressed, and may not be satisfied until they have succeeded in punishing either their murderers or their tormentors. In certain cultures vengeful ghosts are mostly female, said to be women that were unjustly treated during their lifetime. Such women or girls may have died in despair or the su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shui Gui
Shui may refer to: *Shui people, or Sui people, ethnic group living in southwestern China *Shui language, or Sui language, spoken by the Shui people *Shui (surname) Shui is the Mandarin pinyin and Wade–Giles romanization of the Chinese surname written in Chinese character. It is listed 38th in the Song dynasty classic text ''Hundred Family Surnames''. Shui is not among the 300 most common surnames in China ... (水), a Chinese surname * Shui (rhetorical term), a term from Chinese formal rhetoric * SHUI - firmware for 3D printers {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
