Ekek (or Ek Ek) are bird-like human creatures in Philippine mythology.
Appearance
Old folks describe Ekek as flying creatures that look like Manananggal but they cannot split their body. They are also related to Wak Wak but the Ekek have bills like the birds.
Behavior
The Ekek used their wings in looking for victims during night time. They crave for flesh and blood.
Powers
At night, the Ekek can take the form of a huge bird or bat. It usually searchs for sleeping pregnant women. Then, it extends its long proboscis to the womb and kills the fetus inside by draining its blood. Witness reported that the Ekek killing is accompanied by a "ek-ek-ek" sound. It tricked people into the idea that it is far by having a faint sound when it is actually near.
See also
References
- Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies. Philippines: eLf ideas Publication. 2003.