Kapre
Sign in to saveIn Philippine mythology, the kapre is a creature that may be described as a tree giant or ape like, being a tall (), dark-coloured, hairy, and muscular creature. Kapres are also said to have a very strong body odour and commonly sit on tree branches to smoke.
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In Philippine mythology, the kapre is a creature that may be described as a tree giant or ape like, being a tall (), dark-coloured, hairy, and muscular creature. Kapres are also said to have a very strong body odour and commonly sit on tree branches to smoke.
==Origins== thumb|Detail of Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica de la Yslas Filipinas (1734) by Pedro Murillo Velarde showing the slaves brought from East Africa, usually by the Portuguese, sold in Manila as "Cafres"
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