Some people believe so. In certain cultures, there are those who claim to have had personal encounters with the strange and spooky happenings associated with Kumantong, which form the basis of these horror stories.
It's hard to say for sure. While many Kumantong horror stories are passed down through generations as if they were real, there could be elements of superstition and exaggeration. However, some believers might have had experiences that they truly felt were related to the Kumantong's presence, such as unexplained noises or objects moving, which led to these stories.
There might be a kernel of truth in some of the stories. Maybe there were cases where people's psychological states were affected by the idea of having a Kumantong around. They could have misinterpreted normal events as something supernatural. But also, in some traditional beliefs, the Kumantong is considered to have certain powers, and when things go wrong, it could be blamed and form the basis of a horror story.
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