# Wakwak ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article2.74d541386bbf.png) URL:: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakwak Author:: wikipedia.org ## Highlights > The **Wakwak** is a [vampiric](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampiric), bird-like creature in [Philippine mythology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_mythology). It is said to snatch humans at night as [prey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predation), similar to the *[Manananggal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manananggal)* and the *[Ekek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekek)* in rural areas of the [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z8bdq9kh0390ert7msh73)) > The sound of a Wakwak is usually associated with the presence of an *Unglu* (vampire) or *Ungo* (ghost or monster). It is also believed that this monster is called "Wakwak" due to the sound it makes when it flaps its wings while flying.[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakwak) This sound is only heard when the Wakwak is hunting and grows softer the closer it becomes. If the sound of the Wakwak is loud, it means it is far away – but if the sound becomes faint, the creature is close and about to attack.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z8d1k8n18yxmdf0sqvrb9)) > The Wakwak is often described as having long sharp talons and a pair of wings similar to those of a [bat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat). It uses its talons or claws to slash its victims and to get their heart. Its wings are also said to be as sharp as a knife.[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakwak) ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z8gbfcqxqpcbgj7sbk7z0)) --- Title: Wakwak Author: wikipedia.org Tags: readwise, articles date: 2024-01-30 --- # Wakwak ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article2.74d541386bbf.png) URL:: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakwak Author:: wikipedia.org ## AI-Generated Summary The Wakwak is a vampiric, bird-like creature 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. ## Highlights > The **Wakwak** is a [vampiric](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampiric), bird-like creature in [Philippine mythology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_mythology). It is said to snatch humans at night as [prey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predation), similar to the *[Manananggal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manananggal)* and the *[Ekek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekek)* in rural areas of the [Philippines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z8bdq9kh0390ert7msh73)) > The sound of a Wakwak is usually associated with the presence of an *Unglu* (vampire) or *Ungo* (ghost or monster). It is also believed that this monster is called "Wakwak" due to the sound it makes when it flaps its wings while flying.[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakwak) This sound is only heard when the Wakwak is hunting and grows softer the closer it becomes. If the sound of the Wakwak is loud, it means it is far away – but if the sound becomes faint, the creature is close and about to attack.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z8d1k8n18yxmdf0sqvrb9)) > The Wakwak is often described as having long sharp talons and a pair of wings similar to those of a [bat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat). It uses its talons or claws to slash its victims and to get their heart. Its wings are also said to be as sharp as a knife.[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakwak) ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01ff0z8gbfcqxqpcbgj7sbk7z0))