EngkantoThe Engkanto is a race of enchanted creatures that looks like humans except that they don’t have a philtrum.
They appear as tall and handsome. Their hair is blonde and their noses are high and narrow but they do not have canals between the nose and the upper lip called philtrums. They have a sweet, flowery scent which people can smell when they are approaching. When inside their realms however, their appearances change and become ugly creatures. Engkantos are used to pertain to male creatures while female creatures are called Engkantadas. The Engkanto brings humans to their houses inside large trees which once inside, appears to be a mansion-like dwelling place with lighted rooms and large mirrors. Some of them seduces people and would marry them and become ugly, dark creatures afterwards. People are advised not to eat anything that they serve once inside their mansions especially rice that isn’t colored white. Anyone who eats it won’t be able to get out of the tree and would forever stay inside engkanto’s houses. |
Also known as: Engkantada
Origin: Tagalogs, Visayas, Northern Mindanao Creature Type: Elves Habitat: Forest Etymology: The word "engkanto" from the Spanish word meaning "enchanted ones" |