Siyokoy (Philippine mythology)
- Siyokoy (Philippine mythology)
Infobox Philippine mythology
title = Siyokoy
description = Philippine merman
gender = Male
region = Philippines
equivalent = Kataw, Sireno
The Siyokoy (Syokoy) are creatures in Philippine Mythology which were members of "Bantay Tubig" (merfolk).They are usually illustrated as green-skinned humanoids that have scaly body coverings, webbed hands and feet, having fins on several parts of their bodies.
Distinguishing characteristic
Compared to "Sirena", "Sireno", and "Kataw" who have human features, "Siyokoys" are of animalic in physical form and structure. [cite book |last= |first= |authorlink= mella, aLfie vera|coauthors= |title=Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies|year=2003 |publisher= eLf ideas Publication|location=Philippines |isbn= |pages = ] Some people describe "Siyokoy" as...
...a horrifying sea creatures with fish-like bodies and long green tentacles. They drown mortals and eat them. They have gill slits, are colored brown or green, and have scaly skin, comparable to that of fishes. [cite web | last =| first = | title = Philippine mythical creatures | url= http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Philippine_mythical_creatures | accessdate = 2008-13-09 ]
Intimidating aquatic animals such as eels, octopus, rays and squids usually swim along with "Siyokoy". [cite book |last= |first= |authorlink= mella, aLfie vera|coauthors= |title=Mga Engkanto: A Bestiary of Filipino Fairies|year=2003 |publisher= eLf ideas Publication|location=Philippines |isbn= |pages = ]
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