The mythology of this country includes flying creatures that prey on pregnant women by using an elongated probicus-like tongue to extract fetuses known as the manananggal (“mah-nuh-nahn-GAHL”). For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this Asian country whose mythology includes shapeshifting aswang (“oss-WAHNG”).
ANSWER: Philippines [or Republic of the Philippines; or Republika ng Pilipinas]
[10e] Their physical appearance has led the manananggal to be often compared to these mythological creatures. The chupacabra is sometimes considered a type of these general creatures for its bloodsucking tendencies.
ANSWER: vampires [prompt on cryptids]
[10h] Filipino mythology also includes tales of Bakunawa, one of these creatures that is believed to cause eclipses by consuming the moon. In another story, one of these creatures is distracted by a village in drought and blows a log carrying a rabbit to shore.
ANSWER: dragons [or serpents; accept Naga]
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