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  2. Night hag - Wikipedia

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    The night hag or old hag is the name given to a supernatural creature, commonly associated with the phenomenon of sleep paralysis. It is a phenomenon in which the sleeper feels the presence of a supernatural, malevolent being which immobilizes the person as if sitting on their chest or the foot of their bed. The word "night-mare" or "nightmare ...

  3. Hypnic jerk - Wikipedia

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    Hypnic jerk. A hypnic jerk, hypnagogic jerk, sleep start, sleep twitch, myoclonic jerk, or night start is a brief and sudden involuntary contraction of the muscles of the body which occurs when a person is beginning to fall asleep, often causing the person to jump and awaken suddenly for a moment. Hypnic jerks are one form of involuntary muscle ...

  4. Souls in Filipino cultures - Wikipedia

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    Souls in Filipino cultures abound and differ per ethnic group in the Philippines. The concept of souls include both the souls of the living and the souls or ghosts of the dead. The concepts of souls in the Philippines is a notable traditional understanding that traces its origin from the sacred indigenous Philippine folk religions .

  5. Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head) - Wikipedia

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    Music video. "Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)"on YouTube. "Death Bed (Coffee for Your Head)" (stylized in all lowercase)[1]is a song by Canadian rapper and singer Powfufeaturing Filipino-English singer-songwriter Beabadoobee. The song was initially uploaded to SoundCloudand YouTube[1]in 2019; after Powfu signed with Columbia Recordsand Robots ...

  6. Batibat - Wikipedia

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    Batibat. The Batibat is a vengeful demon found in Ilocano folklore. In Tagalog folklore, the creature is called Bangungot. The batibat takes the form of an ancient, grotesquely obese, tree-dwelling female spirit. They usually come in contact with humans when the trees in which they reside are felled and are made homeless, especially when their ...

  7. Manananggal - Wikipedia

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    Shake, Rattle & Roll (1984) is the first in a series of horror anthology films. In one episode, directed by Peque Gallaga, Herbert Bautista plays a teenager in a faraway province. A manananggal is said to live within the vicinity and is out to eat people. He is given the task by his grandmother to kill this creature.

  8. Human interaction with cats - Wikipedia

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    Cats communicate through vocalizations, body language and behaviors, forming strong bonds with their human owners. Owners provide the food, shelter, and medical care, while play and enrichment activities stimulate their physical and mental well-being. Despite their independent nature, cats enjoy human company and require understanding of their ...

  9. Islam and cats - Wikipedia

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    Islam and cats. The cat is considered "the quintessential pet" by Muslims, [ 1] and is admired for its cleanliness, and was a beloved animal to Muhammad. [ 2] Unlike many other animals, such as dogs, Islamic Law considers cats ritually pure and possess baraka (blissful energy), [ 3] and allows cats to freely enter homes and even mosques.