Sarangay

Sarangay
Title	Sarangay
Description	Philippine minotaur
Gender	Male
Region	Philippines
Equivalent	Minotaur
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Sarangay is a creature resembling a bull with a huge muscular body and a jewel attached to its ears.^[1] It is the Philippine counterpart for the Greek minotaur. They are illustrated to be half bull and half man.

According to old folklore, Sarangays have a jewel or a precious gemstone in their ears that they are protecting. Those who try to steal it from them will be killed mercilessly. It was also said that when a Sarangay gets angry, its nose emits smoke.^[2]

References

1. ^ "Da Adventure of Pendro Penduko". http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=List_of_mythical_and_supernatural_beings_and_objects_in_Pedro_Penduko_%28TV_series%29. Retrieved 2008-10-09. 
2. ^ Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies. Philippines: eLf ideas Publication. 2003.