🧬 Tall, dark-skinned, long hair, glowing eyes

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agta

The Agta are tall, dark-skinned humanoids said to inhabit the forests of the Sierra Madre range. While there exists a real Agta ethnic group, cryptid accounts describe a supernatural race with glowing eyes and the ability to vanish into smoke. They're seen as forest tricksters or guardians depending on the tale. Many stories involve Agta warning travelers of danger or punishing those who disrespect the jungle. Eyewitness accounts come from both locals and soldiers stationed in remote parts of Luzon. Cryptozoologists approach with caution due to the cultural overlap. The legend remains an active part of Philippine rural mythology.