Sarangay is a creature in Philippine mythology resembling a minotaur with a gemstone attached to its ears. When the Spanish first heard the story in the 17th century, they thought the legends described the Greek minotaur.^{[citation needed]} Sarangay is described as half bull (specifically, a male water buffalo) and half man.^{[citation needed]}

According to folklore, the creatures guard their jewels and attempted thieves will be killed mercilessly. It was said that when a Sarangay becomes enraged, smoke issues from its nostrils.