Bungisngis

Infobox Philippine mythology


title = Bungisngis
description = Philippine cyclops
gender = Male
region = Philippines

Bungisngis is a one-eyed giant. In Philippine folklore, they were giants that live in forest and woods. They were a happy and a playful cyclops. [cite web | last =| first = | title = Da Adventure of Pendro Penduko| url= http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=List_of_mythical_and_supernatural_beings_and_objects_in_Pedro_Penduko_%28TV_series%29| accessdate = 2008-10-09 ] Also, it was said that they were living in caves that can be found inside dark forests. Also, "Bungisngis" was described as the ever smiling cyclops. The literal meaning of the name "Bungingis" is "to giggle". [cite web | last =| first = | title = Philippine Lower Mythology| url= http://www.viloria.com/secondthoughts/archives/00000847.html| accessdate = 2008-10-09 ]

The Bungisngis has a human shape. It has large teeth which are always showing, and its upper lip covers its face when it is thrown back. It is one-eyed, with two long tusks projecting from the sides of its mouth. It is a forest dweller. It has acute hearing. It demands the meat from carabao and seizes meat from them. It lifts the carabao and throws it knee deep into the ground. The Bungisngis is easily outwitted and quickly panics. [cite web | last =| first = | title = Magical Creatures and Non Human beings of the Philippines| url= http://www.filipinoforum.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4946| accessdate = 2008-10-09 ]

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