Dalaketnon refers to the bad engkanto.
Appearance
Dalaketnons resembled as tall and good-looking males and females. They usually dress fashionably, live in mansions and aim to fit in to the mortal world. Whenever they manifest their powers, their hairs and eyes turn white.
Behavior
Other people believe that in order to go to Dalaket’s dwelling place is be entering the Dalaket trees. They kidnap people and bring them to their world. Dalaketnons held a feast for their victims and force them to eat the Black Rice that place them under a spell that turns them into slaves.
They can generate tangible, living duplicates of themselves continually. The good engkanto were their mortal enemies.
See Also
- Amalanhig
- Aswang
- Bal-Bal
- Manananggal
- Wak Wak
References
- Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies. Philippines: eLf ideas Publication. 2003.