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Anting-anting Stories and Other Strange Tales of the Filipinos by Sargent Kayme

A collection of mystery and adventure stories, Anting-anting Stories and Other Strange Tales of the Filipinos, takes the reader into the colorful world of Filipino folk beliefs and superstitions. The word anting-anting's closest English equivalent is talisman, which is an object that gives supernatural abilities and protection to its owner. The anting-anting, however, is mainly for protection and it can be anything from a pendant to a piece of paper. Although most of the stories are set in some regions in the Philippines, the majority are told from the perspective of non-Filipino characters. As a Filipino, it is interesting to read what other people think of some of our beliefs. The following are the stories included in this volume: The Anting-anting of Captain Von Tollig The Cave in the Side of Coron The Conjure Man of Siargao Mrs. Hannah Smith, Nurse The Fifteenth Wife "Our Lady of Pilar" A Question of Time The Spirit of Mount Apo With What Measure Ye Me...

Froth Wolf

This is how I visualize Froth Wolf, Tavore's flagship. I was going for Silanda but I forgot it didn't have sails.

Jubei Yagyu of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

Jubei Yagyu of the Onimusha 2 game. I'm not happy with this drawing. His eyes look weird.

Bowl and Jar

I'm having art lessons with my youngest sister as my instructor. This is the first still life  lesson we had.

Ehecatl and Huitzilopochtli

My drawing of the Aztec gods Ehecatl (left), one of Quetzacoatl's forms, and Huitzilopochtli (right). I didn't make up their appearances. I based these on the drawings I found from various sources.