In Filipino folklore, a shapeshifting creature or vampire-like being that preys on humans.
From Tagalog and other Philippine language traditions, with uncertain Sanskrit or Austronesian roots. The creature has similarities to Southeast Asian supernatural beings across multiple cultures.
The asuang is the ultimate shapeshifter—appearing as a beautiful woman one moment, a pig-like creature the next—making it the perfect monster for cultures where transformation and trickery were central themes in folklore.
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