Ang Aswang

Ang Aswang (o Asuwang) ay isang gawa-gawa nilalang sa alamat ng Pilipino. Isang likas na kasamaan -Sa Espanyol colonists nabanggit na ang aswang ay  kabilang sa mga pinaka kinatatakutan sa mga gawa-gawang nilalang ng Pilipinas, kahit na sa ika-16 na siglo.

Ang mitolohiya ng aswang ay kilala sa buong Pilipinas, maliban sa Ilocos rehiyon, na kung saan ay ang tanging rehiyon na hindi nagkaroon ng isang katumbas na mitolohiya. Ito ay tanyag  lalo na sa Western Bisaya rehiyon tulad ng Capiz, Iloilo, Negros , Bohol, Masbate, Aklan, Antique. Kabilang sa iba pang mga rehiyonal na mga pangalan para sa aswang ang "tik-tik", "wak-wak" at "soc-soc"


How to kill the so called Aswang:


This list is in no order and all depends on which way you think is the most badass in killing one.

1. Beheading

One of the staples in killing is beheading the monster, in this case, the Aswang. It's easy to pull off once you have a tool on hand - a chainsaw, machete or katana will always come in handy, but setting clever traps always feel fulfilling.

2. Swearing

Now if you're threatened by the Aswang presently, without any tools for killing on hand, you may swear it with the inappropriate words possible. These are very introvert and low-in-self-esteem creatures and verbally bullying them tells that you're boss. They won't get killed with this, but at least you're safe for the night.

3. Detecting

Say, an unintended Aswang revolution emerges, you know, the type that they're too pissed with humanity for their whole existence that they just want us all eaten alive? You need to survive it. Detect an Aswang near you  via: a low rattling sound (this means an Aswang is really close to you and is about to chomp your head off), the Aswang may be in form of a wild boar, a cat, or in its true form. Once you detect them, you may swear them to death or behead it instantly. Or maybe do the dumbest decision: run.

4. Burning

All creatures die in fire. And this includes the Aswangs. Who doesn't get killed by incineration anyway?

5. Hot sauce, Salt and Garlic

Somehow, Aswangs tend to be acid-intolerant and burn inevitably when an ample amount of acid is thrown at them. This may be in any form of substance, salt, hot sauce, or garlic. And in no time, you get a value meal of medium-well Aswang flesh.