Batibat

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Batibat is a supernatural entity from Philippine mythology, often associated with nightmares and sleep paralysis. According to legend, Batibat is a demon who inhabits trees and other wooden structures, such as houses or furniture. She is said to be particularly fond of bamboo and banana trees.

Batibat is described as a large, heavy creature, resembling a fat old woman with long, tangled hair and sharp claws. She has the ability to enter people’s dreams and induce sleep paralysis, causing them to feel trapped and helpless. She feeds on the fear and terror of her victims, growing stronger with each nightmare she creates.

In some versions of the story, Batibat is believed to be the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth. She is said to have been a kind and gentle soul in life, but her death and subsequent transformation into a demon corrupted her nature.

To protect themselves from Batibat’s influence, people in the Philippines often resort to various forms of spiritual or magical practices, such as hanging garlic or salt around their homes, or reciting prayers and incantations. Some also believe that sleeping on their backs can ward off the demon’s attacks.

Batibat’s legend continues to captivate and terrify people in the Philippines and beyond, serving as a reminder of the power of the human imagination and our enduring fascination with the supernatural world.