And the reasons they appear differ from one another. It is important to discuss or distinguish these various entities of the spirit world who may become visible to the living so that we can deal with them more effectively. There are many types and forms of elemental creatures. They were created ahead of man and are more numerous than human beings. The Philippine mythical creatures called duwende, kapre, tikbalang, encanto and serena are elementals.
Elemental creatures help in ecology and balance of nature.
Furthermore, they are keepers or guardians of the treasures of the earth and the bodies of water. They are normally invisible to human sight, but since they are not pure spirits, they can be hurt. They also grow old and die like human beings although their time frame is different from ours. Some of these creatures become visible to those who are sensitive to them and they are often mistaken for spirits of the dead. Sometimes they appear to humans whom they like and wish to protect or help.