October 04, 2026
What Is a Syokoy? The Philippine Merman and His Chinese ‘Water Ghost’ Name
by Mika SorianoThe mermaid’s scaly, less charming counterpart has a name borrowed from Hokkien and a surprising second life in Filipino grammar. Here’s what the syokoy is, what old stories say about it, and why you might want to stay away from its river. Read more »
