Episode 17: The Manananggal
May 20, 2023•54 min
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Episode description
This week we're travelling to the Philippines for a deep dive into a viscera-sucking ghoul from the 1500s. The Manananggal has been terrifying people of rural Filipino villages for centuries, and for good reason... Join us for our deep dive into the Manananggal's origin story and just how you can find and kill her if she attacks your village.
Sources:
https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/manananggal-0017938
https://www.indy100.com/amp/manananggal-philippines-sighting-talisu-city-2659438478-2659438478
https://lorethrill.com/manananggal-fetus-eating-monster/
https://www.mangkukulam.com/folklore/349/Mananggal
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