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Engkanto & Anitos: Could Science Be Close to Proving They're Real?
Engkanto & Anitos: Could Science Be Close to Proving They're Real?
Engkanto are environmental spirits. They are often associated with the spirits of ancestors in the Philippines. They are also characterized as spirit sorts like sirens, dark beings, diwata, and more. Belief in their existence has existed for centuries, and continues, with some, to this day. Anito is used to refer to spirits, deceased ancestors, nature-spirits nymphs and diwatas. Ancient Filipinos kept statues to represent these spirits, ask guidance and magical protection.
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Published at 2019-01-09 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore
Tags: Engkanto, Spirits
Engkantos: Mystical Malady Bringers
Engkantos: Mystical Malady Bringers
Before the era of colonization came upon South East Asia, old customs and beliefs were the only thing that people could lean upon to explain their surroundings. Since science and “modern” thinking hadn’t come to our land yet, our ancestors tried to analyze various phenomena and incidents in their community with a mystical approach, where Engkantos were almost always involved. Medical and health conditions were no exception to this.
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Published at 2018-01-28 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore
Tags: Engkanto
Ikugan: Tales of Tailed Men in the Philippines
Ikugan: Tales of Tailed Men in the Philippines
The fateful meeting of “civilized” and primitive factions in the world during the Age of Discovery forced an escalation of the Western ideals of progression. Among the lands that were “discovered” during this grand period was the Philippines. Of course, history tells us that conquistadors embarked on their journey to the east for spices and to spread the word of God – while also trying to gain more riches, power, land and colonies.
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Published at 2018-01-22 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Culture, Mythology & folklore
Tags: Engkanto, missionary