Anggitay
| Anggitay | |
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| Gender | Female |
| Region | Philippines |
Anggitay is a creature with an upper body of a female human and of a horse from waist down.[1] They were the Philippine counterpart for the centauride, the female centaurs. They are also believed to be the female counterpart of Tikbalang.
Sometimes, they are illustrated to have a single horn in the middle of their forehead just like a unicorn. They were usually said to be attracted to precious gemstones, and jewelries.[1]
It is believed to be that the Anggitay usually appears when it rains although the sky is clear.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Da Adventure of Pendro Penduko". Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ^ "Filipino Supernaturals, The "aswang"...Oh, come on". Retrieved 2008-10-09.
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