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- ↑ Ramos, Maximo D. (1971). Creatures of Philippine Lower Mythology. Philippines: University of the Philippines Press.
- ↑ Weidenfeld, Lisa (October 26, 2018). "Sabrina goes to sleep and finds a whole lot of terrifying adventures". The A.V. Club . Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ↑ Holmes, Martin (October 29, 2018). "'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' Episode 5 Creeps Into Your Nightmares (RECAP)". TV Insider . Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ↑ Stiles, Paula R. (5 July 2012). "RECAP AND REVIEW: LOST GIRL 2.11: CAN'T SEE THE FAE-REST". Innsmouth Free Press . Retrieved February 24, 2019.
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