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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]].<ref name="tiempo">{{cite web | last =Tiempo | first =Edilberto K. | title =The Witch | url=http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/Literature/Short%20Stories/The%20witch.htm | accessdate = 2007-07-22 }}</ref> |
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]].<ref name="tiempo">{{cite web | last =Tiempo | first =Edilberto K. | title =The Witch | url=http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/Literature/Short%20Stories/The%20witch.htm | accessdate = 2007-07-22 }}</ref> |
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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. |
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. Others believe that the sigbin was inspired from the ancient [[Philippine witch dogs]], which continue to thrive in many islands in the Philippines.<ref>https://philnews.ph/2020/05/29/male-netizen-claims-mythical-creature-sigbin/</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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The Sigbin or Sigben is a creature in Philippine mythology said to come out at night to suck the blood of victims from their shadows. It is said to walk backwards with its head lowered between its hind legs, and to have the ability to become invisible to other creatures, especially humans. It resembles a hornless goat, but has very large ears which it can clap like a pair of hands and a long, flexible tail that can be used as a whip.[1] The Sigbin is said to emit a nauseating odor.
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, along with another mythical creature, a bird known as the Wak Wak.[3]
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. Others believe that the sigbin was inspired from the ancient Philippine witch dogs, which continue to thrive in many islands in the Philippines.[4]
See also
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. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ a b Tiempo, Edilberto K. "The Witch". Retrieved 2007-07-22.
- ^ https://philnews.ph/2020/05/29/male-netizen-claims-mythical-creature-sigbin/
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