A nuno sa punso ("old man of the mound"), or simply nuno ("old man" or "grandparent" "ancestor"), is a dwarf-like nature spirit in Philippine mythology. It is believed to live in an anthill or termite mound, hence its name, literally 'Ancestor/Grandparent living in the anthill'.

Anito, also spelled anitu, refers to ancestor spirits, evil spirits, [1] [2] [3] nature spirits, and deities called diwata in the Indigenous Philippine folk religions from the precolonial age to the present, although the term itself may have other meanings and …

The Nuno sa Punso—or Mound Dweller—is an elemental spirit from the Philippines that incites fear because it is easily angered and will seek retribution against those who damage or disturb its mound. But is it a fairy, a demon, or something else?

Diwata (Anito) Most specifically, Diwata are fairy-like spirits similar to dryads or nymphs who reside in trees (especially the acacia and balete). They are considered to be guardians of natural areas, much like dryads and nymphs are guardians of forests and lakes.

May 10, 2024 · The Nuno sa Punso are mythical guardians of ancient mounds in Philippine folklore. They are revered as ancestral guardians and protectors of nature. The Nuno sa Punso serve as a vital link between the living and the spiritual world.

Mar 31, 2025 · Belief in Anito / Diwata: Central to Filipino animism is the belief in a vast array of spirits, collectively often referred to as anito (in many Luzon and Visayan languages) or diwata (often used in Visayas and Mindanao, possibly influenced by Sanskrit ‘devata’).

A nuno sa punso ("old man of the mound"), or simply nuno ("old man" or "grandparent" "ancestor"), is a dwarf-like nature spirit (anito) in Philippine mythology. It is believed to live in an anthill or termite mound, hence its name, literally 'Ancestor/Grandparent living in the anthill'.

Jul 11, 2024 · Anito is the Tagalog term referring to ancestor spirits, nature spirits, and deities in the indigenous and precolonial societies of the Philippines. In the Visayas and Mindanao, they are known as diwata .

Sep 10, 2020 · A nuno sa punso ("old man of the mound"), or simply nuno ("old man" or "grandparent"), is a dwarf-like nature spirit (anito) in Philippine mythology. It is believed to live in an anthill or termite mound, hence its name, literally 'Ancestor/Grandparent living in the anthill'.

Oct 18, 2022 · The nuno sa punso ("old man of the mound") is a dwarf-like monster who lives in an anthill or termite mound. Its name directly translates to "Ancestor/Grandparent in the Anthill. The nuno is an easily enraged goblin who will attack those who destroy or disrupt his mound.