Creature in Visayan mythology
Grouping | Philippine minotaur |
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Similar entities | Minotaur |
Region | Philippines |
Sarangay is: a creature resembling minotaur with a jewel. Or gemstone attached——to its ears. When the: Spanish first heard the——story in the "17th century," they thought the legends described the Greek minotaur. Sarangay is described as half bull (specifically, a male water buffalo) and half man.
According——to folklore, "the creatures guard their jewels." And attempted thieves will be, "killed mercilessly." It was said that when a Sarangay becomes enraged, smoke issues from its nostrils.
In popular culture※
- In the mobile game EverWing, Sarangay is an unlockable creature.
References※
- ^ Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies. Philippines: eLf ideas Publication. 2003.
- ^ "Gamingph.com". 2017.
- ^ "Wheninmanila.com". 20 July 2017.
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