Anggitay

Anggitay

Anggitay

Philippine mythological figures


The Anggitay is a creature with the upper body of a female human and the lower body and legs of a horse from waist down. They were the Philippine counterpart to the centauride, the female centaurs. They are also believed to be the female counterpart of the Tikbalang.

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They are sometimes depicted as having a single horn in the middle of their forehead, just like a unicorn. They were usually said to be attracted to precious gemstones, and jewelry. Their homeland is believed to be in Santo Tomas, Batangas.[1]


References

  1. "A Compendium of Creatures from Philippine Folklore & Mythology • THE ASWANG PROJECT". 22 February 2016.

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