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Philippine mythology includes aswang, a cannibal capable of transforming itself to either a huge black dog or a black boar to stalk human beings at night.

The folklore also mentions other beings, i. e., Kapre, Tikbalang, and Engkanto, that change their appearance to woo beautiful maidens.

Also, talismans, called " anting-anting " or " birtud " in the local dialect, can have the power to give its owner the ability to shapeshift.