Anggitay

Infobox Philippine mythology


title = Anggitay
description = Philippine centauride
gender = Female
region = Philippines
equivalent = Centaur, Tikbalang, Centauride

Anggitay is a creature with an upper body of a female human and of a horse from waist down. [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 ] They were the Philippine counterpart for the centauride, the female centaurs. They are also believed to be the female counterpart of "Tikbalang".

Sometimes, they are illustrated to have a single horn in the middle of their forehead just like a unicorn. They were usually said to be attracted to precious gemstones, and jewelries. [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 ]

It is believed to be that the "Anggitay" usually appears when it rains although the sky is clear. [cite web | last =| first = | title = Filipino Supernaturals, The "aswang"...Oh, come on.
url= http://www.nocturnis.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=11071&st=0&p=236840&#entry236840| accessdate = 2008-10-09 ]

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