The Tiyanak

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Scare_School
gptkbp:appears_in various media adaptations
a mother is grieving
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of lost children
gptkbp:defeated certain rituals
gptkbp:depicted_in a vampiric creature
gptkbp:fishing_regulations unsuspecting travelers
gptkbp:has_lore its origins
gptkbp:has_property places where children died
gptkbp:has_transformation a full-grown person
gptkbp:has_variants different regions of the Philippines
gptkbp:have glowing red eyes
pale skin
a haunting cry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Tiyanak
gptkbp:is_considered a cautionary tale
a warning against neglecting children
gptkbp:is_considered_as cautionary figure
symbol of maternal loss
gptkbp:is_discussed_in cultural discussions
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:film
films and literature
gptkbp:is_found_in remote villages
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with local legends
dark forests
a baby or infant
a sense of dread
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as rural areas
a tragic figure
horror stories
tattered clothing
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Philippine_mythology
local ghost stories
Philippine cultural identity
Filipino Halloween traditions
gptkbp:is_said_to_have a reminder of the fragility of life
a figure of fear and caution.
a protector of lost souls
a spirit seeking revenge
cry like a baby
gptkbp:is_similar_to the Aswang
gptkbp:known_for luring travelers
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Philippines
gptkbp:related_to other supernatural beings
gptkbp:religion sharp teeth
a manifestation of grief
be the spirit of a child who died at birth