The Berberoka is a swamp creature that is said to appear in the provinces of Apayao, Abra and Ilocos Norte in northern Luzon, Philippines. It lures victims by sucking all the water out of a pond so the fish lay dead on the ground.

2024年5月21日 · They spoke of a sea monster, the Berberoka, known for its deadly tickling, odd movements, and strange fear of water. The Berberoka cast a shadow over the Visayan islands. It was a creature of legend, its true nature lost in the mysteries of Philippine folklore.

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The Berberoka is a mythical creature from Filipino folklore, specifically from the Visayan region of the Philippines. People often describe it as a beautiful and seductive mermaid-like creature that dwells in freshwater bodies like rivers, lakes, and ponds.

2022年4月1日 · More popular in the remote areas of Abra, Apayao and Ilocos Norte, this freshwater ogre uses deceptive tactics to catch its prey. Berberoka sucks water from swamps or lakes until a school of fish is evident in the surface. The victims–mostly fishermen–will then be lured by the evil’s trap.

In Philippine Mythology, the Berberoka is a creature that can change its size and likes eating humans alive. It's tactics seem to be specifically aimed towards fishermen. This water monster would go to a pond or river and suck up all the water.

At six years old you were a mischievous little boy. You would play tricks on the old priests and run away to the river where they couldn’t catch you. You were a great swimmer. None of your playmates could match your speed. It made my heart swell with pride knowing that you took to the water so well. I was there during your first heartbreak.