MULTO

       Multo is the Tagalog word for ghost. It comes from the Spanish word muerto, meaning “dead”. Multo are spirits of the deceased that remain in the living world to handle unfinished business, seek revenge, or search for a means to communicate with their loved ones. A multo may also be seeking a replacement so that it can live again.

Multo are not necessarily considered ‘bad’ spirits. In fact, most Multo are harmless; their interaction is limited to turning lights on and off or causing strange noises in the house. However, some Multo are malignant spirits that can cause harm. There are also Multo that haunt certain places, such as old buildings or churches. Common themes in ghost legends include the White Lady, the headless priest and the phantom hitchhiker.

(October 2013 https://sites.google.com/site/catmonanonsabako/tradition/customs-and-beliefs/folklore)

References, Attributions and Further Reading:

•           Philippine mythical creatures – Wikipedia

•           Philippine Myths & Legends: Manananggal – FFE Magazine

•           File:Manananggal.jpg From Wikimedia Commons 

•https://www.academia.edu/37262886/Supernatural_Creatures_in_Philippine_Folklore