#giambolan

According to Itneg or Tinguian (ethnic group from the upland province of Abra in northwestern Luzon, Philippines) myths, Giambolan was a giant headhunter who had ten heads. He had a huge shield and was armed with a head-axe and a spear. A giant boar’s tusk adorned his armlet. Giambolan was the lord of a place called Kaboyboyan where a beautiful spring flowed. One day he was challenged to a fight by two little boys, Ilwisan and Dondonyan who were both created by alans from menstrual blood. With the help of their magical weapons, the boys were able to slay Giambolan.