According to Ramos (1990), duwendes are the spirit of the fields and hills and the people of the ground. They have large eyes, nose, mouth, hands, and feet. Duwendes are known to live in an anthill—and inside it, consists of gems and gold. They are also known to like hoarding things—so if you lost something, it might be the duwendes’ doing.
There are good and evil duwendes. If you respect a duwende or ask permission to pass by their place, they may give you good fortune. But if you disrespect them by trespassing or damaging their land or the duwende itself, the duwende will be angry. They can cause you to experience pain in any part of your body that only an albularyo or herbal doctor can cure. Aside from the pain they give, they may kidnap a child or female relative of yours—this kind of duwende is called the black duwende—one of the evilest duwende.
In the Philippines, many believe and are worried about the duwendes, while others do not think they are real. Still, the phrase 'tabi tabi po' is widely used by Filipinos to excuse themselves when they spit, pee, step, or pass by anthills or dirt mounds. In this way, it avoids offending the duwende and the harm they may do. Watch out! It is also believed that when things in your home go missing and reappear, it is caused by the duwendes.
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