SirenaThe Sirena is a half man, half fish creature that can transform into a human to walk on land.
She is a pretty woman with a fishtail when in water. When she wants to, her tails become legs and is able to walk on land. She has a sweet voice and a good singer. When the Sirena sings, humans tend to come near her. At night she would cry and men would then follow the direction of her voice. Those who came to hear are brought to the Sirena’s house under the sea without getting drowned. If the people disobeys her, the Sirena would drown them. |
Also known as: N/A
Origin: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Creature Type: Merfolk Habitat: Seas Etymology: The term "sirena" is a Spanish word for a mermaid. The original Filipino term for it has somehow began forgotten in favor of the term used by the conquerors upon arrival in the Philippines. |