# Tiyanak ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article3.5c705a01b476.png) URL:: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak Author:: wikipedia.org ## Highlights > it typically takes the form of a newborn baby and cries in the jungle to attract unwary travelers. Once it is picked up by an unfortunate passerby, it reverts to its true form and attacks the victim.[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak) The tiyanak is also depicted to take malevolent delight in leading travelers astray,[[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak) or in abducting children.[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak) ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z6m2znhc73z6mx83jhcse)) --- Title: Tiyanak Author: wikipedia.org Tags: readwise, articles date: 2024-01-30 --- # Tiyanak ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article3.5c705a01b476.png) URL:: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak Author:: wikipedia.org ## AI-Generated Summary The Tiyanak (also Tianak or Tianac[1]) is a vampiric creature in Philippine mythology that takes on the form of a toddler or baby. ## Highlights > it typically takes the form of a newborn baby and cries in the jungle to attract unwary travelers. Once it is picked up by an unfortunate passerby, it reverts to its true form and attacks the victim.[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak) The tiyanak is also depicted to take malevolent delight in leading travelers astray,[[3]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak) or in abducting children.[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak) ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z6m2znhc73z6mx83jhcse))