This article needs additional citations for verification .(February 2016) |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Grouping | Legendary creature |
| Sub grouping | Hybrid |
| Origin | |
| Region | Philippines |
The Anggitay is a creature with the upper body of a female human and the lower body and legs of a horse from waist down. They were the Philippine counterpart to the centauride, the female centaurs. They are also believed to be the female counterpart of the Tikbalang .
They are sometimes depicted as having a single horn in the middle of their forehead, just like a unicorn. They were usually said to be attracted to precious gemstones, and jewelry. Their homeland is believed to be in Santo Tomas, Batangas. [1]