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The following is a list of gods, goddesses, deities, and many other divine, semi-divine, and important figures from classical Philippine mythology and indigenous Philippine folk religions collectively referred to as Diwatas whose expansive stories span from a hundred years ago to presumably thousands of years from modern times.
Kalao: Bugkalot spirit birds; [6] depicted as red hornbills who guide and protect hunters and their soul [10] Kedes: the Aeta god of the hunt [11] Okot: the Bicolano forest god whose whistle would lead hunters to their prey [12] Paglingniyalan: the Tagalog god of hunters [2] Sugudun: also called Sugujun; the Manobo god of hunters and trappers [1]
A host of mythological creatures occur in the mythologies from the Philippines. Philippine mythological creatures are the mythological beasts, monsters, and enchanted beings of more than 140 ethnic groups in the Philippines. Each ethnic people has their own unique set of belief systems, which includes the belief in various mythological creatures.
In Bagobo Tagabawa mythology, a hero chieftain named Banog, who founded four domains, was said to have been named after the local name for the raptor. Among the mythical creatures of Philippine mythology are: Abat and Awok (Waray) – two similar races that segment like the Manananggal. They can fly with their head and hands. [60]
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