Malevolent tree-dwelling spirit | Category: Aswang
The Batibat is a terrifying demon from Ilocano folklore. It is also known as Bangungot in Tagalog folklore. It takes the form of an ancient, grotesquely obese, tree-dwelling female spirit. The Batibat were blamed as the cause of the fatal nocturnal disease called bangungot, a disease where a seemingly healthy person goes to sleep and never wakes up.
To ward off the batibat, one should bite one's thumb or wiggle one's toes. In this way, the person will awaken from the nightmare induced by the batibat. This is because the batibat is said to be attracted to the sound of snoring. By making a sound or a movement, the person can break the spell and wake up from the nightmare.
Appearance: Large, luscious lady demon
