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• Penanggalan — The Penanggalan or Hantu Penanggal is a peculiar variation of the vampire myth that apparently began in the Malay Peninsula. See also the Manananggal, a similar creature of Filipino folklore. Penanggal or Penanggalan literally means detach , to… …   Wikipedia

• Penanggalan — Le Penanggalan (ou Hantu Penanggal) est une créature du folklore malais qui ressemble au vampire européen. Proche du Manananggal des Philippines et du Leyak d Indonésie, le terme Penanggal (ou Penanggalan) signifie « qui se détache ».… …   Wikipédia en Français

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• Manananggal — Un Manananggal. Le Manananggal (parfois confondu avec le Wak Wak dans certaines régions des Philippines), appelé aussi Penanggalan dans le folklore malais est une créature mythique des Philippines qui s apparente au vampire européen. La croyance… …   Wikipédia en Français

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