In Greek mythology, sirens are female humanlike beings with alluring voices; they appear in a scene in the Odyssey in which Odysseus saves his crew's lives. Roman poets place them on some small islands called Sirenum scopuli. In some later, rationalized traditions, the literal geography of the "flowery" island of Anthemoessa, or Anthemusa, is fixed: sometimes on Cape Pelorum and at others in the islands known as the Sirenuse, near Paestum, or in Capreae. All such locations were surrounded by cliffs and rocks.
In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Merfolk, Mercreatures, Mermen or Merpeople are legendary water-dwelling, human-like beings. They are attested in folklore and mythology throughout the ages in various parts of the world. Merfolk, Merpeople, or simply Mer refers to humanoid creatures that live in deep waters like Mermaids, Sirens, Cecaelia etc.
Merrow is a mermaid or merman in Irish folklore. The term is anglicised from the Irish word murúch.
Spirits is a Philippine television drama horror fantasy supernatural mystery series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Chito S. Roño, it stars John Wayne Sace, Maja Salvador, Rayver Cruz, Jiro Manio, Serena Dalrymple, Mico Aytona, Joseph Bitangcol and Michelle Madrigal. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from December 6, 2004 to May 6, 2005, replacing It Might Be You and was replaced by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit.
Pedro Penduko is a Filipino fictional comic book character created by National Artist for Literature Francisco V. Coching. The character, who is styled as a folk hero, debuted in the magazine Liwayway in 1954.
Mermaids is a 2003 television film directed by Ian Barry and starring Serah D'Laine, Nikita Ager and Australian model Erika Heynatz as a trio of mermaid sisters who band together to avenge their father's death. The film is also known in other languages as Sereias (Brazil), Três Sereias (Portugal), Mermaids - Las sirenas (Spain), Oi treis gorgones (Greece), Seireenisiskokset (Finland), Sirènes (France), Sirenas, Русалки, Sirene (Croatia), Mořské panny, and Morské panny (Slovakia).
Pedro Penduko at ang Mga Engkantao is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is the first installment of Komiks. Directed by Dondon S. Santos and Mister Fonzy, it stars Matt Evans, Oyo Boy Sotto, Maja Salvador, Denise Laurel, Arron Villaflor and Makisig Morales. It aired on the network's Saturday evening line up from May 5 to October 27, 2007, replacing Komiks: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko and was replaced by 1 vs. 100. In this story, Pedro will not be the only one who will fight the evil Kalagua. He would be with the five chosen "Engkantao".
Mermaids, like many other creatures of mythology and folklore, are regularly depicted in literature, film, music, and popular culture. In the folklore of some modern cultures, the concept of the siren has been assimilated to that of the mermaid. For example, the French word for mermaid is sirène, Italian sirena, and similarly in certain other European languages. This usage existed by the Middle Ages.
The Wakwak is a vampiric, bird-like creature like yaya in Philippine mythology. It is said to snatch humans at night as prey, similar to the manananggal and the Ekek in rural areas of the Philippines. The difference between the Manananggal and the Wakwak is that Wakwak cannot separate its torso from its body while the Manananggal can. Some believe the Wakwak is a form of vampire. Other people contend that a Wakwak is a Philippine night bird associated with witches.
The Kataw is one of the merfolk in the Philippine Mythology. In Visayan, Katau was believed to have higher rankings than other water and sea creatures as those of Sirena, Sireno and Siyokoy. It is believed that the Kataws are the reigning rulers of the kingdom Bantay Tubig.
In Philippine mythology, a siyokoy is an aquatic humanoid creature often described as having scales, webbed limbs, and fins. Most legends characterise siyokoy as hostile to humans, and are said to drown individuals.
Sarangay is a creature resembling a minotaur with a gemstone attached to its ears. When the Spanish first heard the story in the 17th century, they thought the legends described the Greek minotaur. Sarangay is described as half bull and half man.
The Berberoka is a swamp creature that is said to appear in the provinces of Apayao, Abra and Ilocos Norte in northern Luzon, Philippines. It lures victims by sucking all the water out of a pond so the fish lay dead on the ground. When humans come to pick up the fish, the Berberoka releases all the water and eats them as they struggle to stay afloat. Despite all their powers, these water ogres have a morbid, ironic fear of crabs.
Dalaketnon, are the evil engkanto. The Dalaketnons are a race of elf-like creatures in Philippine mythology. In Visayan culture, they were believed to be handsome and beautiful beings resembling nobles and monarchs of Pre-Hispanic Philippines. They reside in Dalakit trees, hence the name Dalakitnon, meaning "from the Dalakit or Dakit tree." This mythological race exhibits sexual dimorphism, with men having light-colored skin and very dark hair, while women have bronze-brown skin and brown hair. Stories describe them with leaf-shaped, pointy ears.
In Philippine mythology, Ekek are birdlike human creatures. They are winged-humans who search for victims at night. They hunger for flesh and blood. They are usually described as flying creatures that look like the Manananggal, but are unable to divide or split their body in the way that the Manananggal does. The Ekek is also associated with the Wak Wak because of some similar characteristics. The only difference between a Wak Wak and Ekek is that Ekek has a birdlike bill whereas the Wak Wak has none.
La Sirena chilota is an aquatic creature belonging to the Chilote mythology. Perhaps its origin is due to binding of the myths of the Sumpall of the Mapuche mythology and the Mermaid of European mythology. Like to the mermaids, the siren chilota is characterized by a body half fish and half woman, with blond hair and golden scales; and her human side would look like a very beautiful teen. She would be the youngest daughter of Millalobo and the human Huenchula. Commissioned by her father, she has the task of caring for all fish. Also helps her siblings to carry the bodies of drowned sailors, toward the Caleuche, for the purpose of reviving the sailors and to be happy. Sirena Chilota have very large flukes and strong tails so they can swim long distances while carrying victims of tragedies. It is also said that a Sirena chilota's tears are very delicate and, if used in a spell, is very powerful.
In Turkic mythology, a Susulu is a legendary aquatic creature with the upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Also known as Suna or Sona, she is the daughter of the Sea King.
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a 2014 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo and television series aired on GMA Network in 2008. Directed by Don M. Cuaresma, Francis Xavier E. Pasion, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Jon S. Villarin, it stars Anne Curtis in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from March 17 to July 18, 2014, replacing Honesto and was replaced by Hawak Kamay.
