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Tiyanak
The Tiyanak (also Tianak or Tianac) is a vampiric creature in Philippine mythology that takes on the form of a toddler or baby. Although there are various types, it typically takes the form of a newborn baby and cries in the jungle to attract unwary travelers. Once it is picked up by an unfortunate passerby, it reverts to its true form and attacks the victim. The tiyanak is also depicted to take malevolent delight in leading travelers astray, or in abducting children. Historical Accounts "They had another deception—namely, that if any woman died in childbirth, she and the child suffered punishment; and that, at night, she could be heard lamenting. This was called ''patianac''. May the honor and glory be God our Lord's, that among all the Tagalos not a trace of this is left; and that those who are now marrying do not even know what it is, thanks to the preaching of the holy gospel, which has banished it." Fr. Juan de Plasencia, Customs of the Tagalogs (1589) "449. Pregnant women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiyanaks
''Tiyanaks'' is a horror thriller film directed by Mark A. Reyes and starring Rica Peralejo, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, and JC De Vera. It is the second installment of the Tiyanak film series. Plot A school organization heads off to a Holy Week retreat, led by their religion professor. But before long, they realize they've lost their way due to misdirection and have no choice but to stay the night in a desolate house, with only a mother Mildred ( Lotlot de Leon) and her son Biboy ( Nash Aguas) living in the house. The boy has three playmates who become jealous when the boy declines to join them in play, which angers them, and they seek vengeance on the newcomers. Many nights later, the kids transform themselves into their real form tiyanaks with elemental powers of water, air, and land attack the group, killing and disabling them one by one, until only the professor, the mother and her son, and some students remain. The mother dies when a tiyanak bites her while defendin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
