Ethereal Chronicles

Category: Southeast Asian Myths

  • Orang Minyak; Oily Man

    Orang Minyak, a supernatural entity from Malaysian folklore, has long being associated with incidents involving rape. TRANSFORMATION There are many adaptations as to how Orang Minyak transitions from man to demon. Traditionally, they were individuals who practiced dark magic, men whose lust and desperation led them to tap into such…

  • Manananggal; The ‘Separator’

    In the dead of night, the Manananggal lurks above the roof beneath which a pregnant woman sleeps peacefully, extending her spiteful tongue to pierce the womb and suck from it the unborn child. APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS The Manananggal is a malevolent spirit in Filipino folklore, who primarily targets pregnant women…