The Aswang creature - Folklore

The "aswang" is a vampire-like creature from Filipino folklore and records of them date back to the 16th century and were made by the Spanish colonizers. The photo is an illustration made by my child of a "manananggal", a kind of "aswang" that detaches its upper torso from the lower body part in order to hunt for food. The "aswang" is especially popular in southern parts of Luzon, and some parts of Mindanao and Visayas, especially the Visayan province of Capiz. (source: Wikipedia)