BangungotThe Bangungot is a creature who kills its victims while they sleep.
It is a dark, fat man or woman and is usually naked. The Bangungot lives in a hole in a house post, and sits on the chest of people who sleep near the house post or ate too much. Their heavy weight makes it hard for people to breathe that they choke to death. Some people would manage to wake up upon feeling the heaviness on their chest and would be able to see the naked creature sitting on their chest while facing them. Victims would try to shout but nothing would come out. To set free, the victim must try to bite their thumb or wiggle their toes. |
Also known as: Batibat
Origin: Tagalog, Iloko Creature Type: Demon Habitat: Houses in Communities Etymology: N/A |