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[[[ MAYMOMOO FEATURE ]]]
TIKBALANG
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The Tikbalang is one of the Philippine's mythological creatures. It is said to be half-human, half-animal. The upper part of its body is that of a horse, the lower part is human. The difference between a Tikbalang and a Kapre, is that a Tikbalang usually appears up in the mountains, while Kapre may be found both in the mountains and in town.
Tikbalangs are said to scare travelers and lead them astray. Tikbalangs play tricks on travelers such that they keep on returning to an arbitrary path no matter how far he goes or where he turns. Supposedly this is counteracted by wearing one's shirt inside out. Another countermeasure is to ask permission out loud to pass by or not produce too much noise while in the woods in order not to offend or disturb the Tikbalang.
According to traditional folklore, the Tikbalang can also transform itself into human form. The Tikbalang may assume the form of someone a victim may be acquainted with, such as a close relative, and imitate their exact voice and mannerisms. At this point, the Tikbalang is said to ask the victim to follow it into the woods. The traveler, believing the Tikbalang to be someone he knows, will do so willingly and end up getting even more lost, sometimes never to be seen again.
Tikbalang are said to be guardians of the forest, protecting its kingdom from any who does not pay respect, often leading campers and mountain trekkers astray.
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