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  1. PatO

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    Thanks JB, ayo-ayo
     
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    Yes I believe this is due to the old Hammer horror movies that use to be shown here a lot and at the end it would say filmed in Pinewood Studios, England.

    When my filipina ex-wife first slept with me... I found out that she stayed awake the first 2 nights as she (older generation) thought as I was from England I must be a vampire! After 2 nights of my not sticking my fangs into her neck she finally accepted I wasn't
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    Developing the vampire theme and going further off-topic (if that's possible in an 'Off-Topic' thread), the superstitions here are interesting. The locals all seem to believe firmly in ghosts and this so called 'third eye' thing. My wife won't go out to the garden at night to check her precious fish unless I stand in the doorway and watch. Every time she starts talking about the Third Eye, I turn my back, drop my pants, bend over and show her mine. Not sure if that's being disrespectful, but usually brings a laugh. It's a strange belief for a mostly devoutly Christian nation.

    Are there any other such superstitions I should look out for? I've made my thoughts on this kind of thing quite clear in this forum with the Buddha saying as I tend to believe nothing until it's proven (or posted by the provincial government on fb).
     
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    Now that is very interesting - I once went to an all-night screening of Hammer horror movies and soon noticed that the castle was always the same one, the shot of the crow was the same and many other things were used movie to movie. They obviously worked on a tight budget and so produced 'horror'movies that were comedies!

    I think most new gfs stay awake all of the first few nights - then we give them a rest!
     
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    In the early days my asawa would not go downstairs (not a euphemism) after dark because she believed there were ghosts. But my English mother used to step on the handle of a knife when it fell on the floor, throw salt over her shoulder if any was spilled and had a blood charm to stop bleeding.

    These things exist in all cultures.

    But there are many things here which don't fit with the country being "devoutly Christian". They have a very abridged version of the Ten Commandments!
     
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    I think the Spanish version of the Catholic church had to adapt very quickly to the superstitions of the local islanders whom they met here when and started the process of Christianizing the population. I am not an expert on this subject but I was surprised not long after I arrived to see a very old and somewhat crippled old lady crawling, yes, on her hands and knees, going from statue to statue in the Sibulan church, kissing the feet of the idols. This was extremely difficult for her to do but she was determined to complete the task. Devotion to the extreme but not I think indicative of what is the norm for the catholic church. It appeared to me to be an adaption to the natural superstitions of the early indigenous peoples. Any one have any thoughts on this.
     
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    There are many in the Philippines such as most cultures. A few I have heard of/

    -The Wak Wak............. Wak Wak is one of the most feared. A Witch of either sex that has no lower body, entrails hang out, has wings and can fly. They are after the young and mainly newborns for food. Generally believed to fly about at night and love roof tops and quiet smaller communities. Can possess a person to do evil.
    https://www.google.com/search?q=wak...UNCqYKHXiBCRQQ_AUoAXoECBgQAw&biw=1366&bih=625

    -Ghosts, good and bad that will live in a home with persons and are often accused of pushing one downstairs, or basically anything bad that happens on a physical level. Good ghosts are welcomed.

    -Black spirit that lives in large ant and termite nests, known to cause insanity, confusion, amnesia.

    -Dwarf spirits or real being. A spirit that chooses whom to show them self to. May be a good or bad spirit. Can influence your decisions and health. Good Dwarf spirit can bring luck and fortune.

    - Empty house spirits. Leaving a home with no one living there will allow for spirits good or bad to live there. Many will not ever want to buy, rent or recommend the home.

    - Spirits good or bad that remain among the population in (Limbo) that are seeking justice, have been wronged, or have unfinished business.

    -The ''Manong" . which is the oldest Son in a Family. Some believe ancestors wisdom is often passed to him and most Siblings generally hang off their every word and advice. Clearly ignore this one whenever possible.
    - The Asawas relatives ........... (:deadhorse:insert your own Nightmare on Elm Street event:boohoo:)
     
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    My wife took me to a local healer more than once. More than once explains how well that worked.
     
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    Now that was a good one, thanks for the laugh.
     
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    I remembered as well that the wife believes in the kapri, which are people that live in trees and only people with the 'third eye' can see them.........my!!!
     
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