Sarangay
| Sarangay | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Philippines |
Sarangay is a creature resembling a bull with a huge muscular body and a jewel attached to its ears. When the Spanish first heard the story in the 17th century, they thought it was a minotaur as the creature is depicted by the natives as half bull (male water buffalo) and half man.
According to old folklore, Sarangays have a jewel or a precious gemstone in their ears that they are protecting. Those who try to steal it from them will be killed mercilessly. It was also said that when a Sarangay gets angry, its nose emits smoke.[1]
In popular culture
References
- ↑ Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies. Philippines: eLf ideas Publication. 2003.
- ↑ http://smart.com.ph/About/newsroom/press-releases/2017/07/18/pinoy-mythical-creatures-take-flight-on-hit-game-everwing
- ↑ http://news.abs-cbn.com/trending/07/19/17/look-everwing-adds-ph-mythical-creatures
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