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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

Two Filipina transplants explore the rich, strange, wacky, and largely underground (pun intended) world of Philippine Mythology.

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01:04:35

54: ISANG TANONG, ISANG SAGOT | Answering the Top...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2024/08/06

EPISODE 54: ISANG TANONG, ISANG SAGOT (Answering the Top Questions about Philippine Mythology on Google)NOTE: A BONUS extended version of the ep (20 mins more!) going over top Philippine superstitions will be available to subscribers on Spotify and Patreon supporters. Watch out for it! Who is the most powerful god in Philippine Mythology? How was the Philippines created? What is the scariest monster in Philippine Folklore? Who is the god or goddess of love and beauty? Also, how many of you have

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01:12:49

53: DOCTOR QUACK QUACK | Folk Medicine Part 1

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2024/06/02

53: DOCTOR QUACK QUACK | Folk Medicine Part 1In this episode, we're diving into the world of Philippine folk medicine, where the cure for your sniffles might just be under your kitchen sink—or in your backyard. Who needs a doctor when you've got chickens and vinegar at the ready? Join us as we explore remedies that range from the bizarre to the bewildering. Ever thought about dodging diseases by tossing flowers on top of a casket? Or maybe you prefer wearing crocodile teeth for that extra

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01:02:23

52: GREAT BALLS OF FIRE | Santelmo - Part 1: Flaming...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2024/05/05

52: GREAT BALLS OF FIRE | Santelmo - Part 1: Flaming Orbs of Death?Goodness, gracious! This week, we fire it up with a deep dive into the legend and lore behind the Santelmo, or St. Elmo’s Fire. Were these mystical balls of fire omens of death and destruction… or a sign pointing to hidden treasure? Buckle up as we go into tangents you never expected: from old sailors tales, to physics concepts about plasma and electricity they didn’t teach us in high school, to the patron saint of abdominal

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00:35:58

51: PAST LIVES | The Eternal Love Story of Maruja

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2024/04/14

51: PAST LIVES | The Eternal Love Story of MarujaBuckle up, lovebirds and skeptics! This week, we're diving into the heart-stopping saga of Maruja, a love story so strong it just couldn't stay buried. From Mars Ravelo's comic genius to cinematic reboots, Maruja's undying romance with Gabriel has been making fans swoon for over a century. We're peeling back the layers of this epic melodrama where forbidden love meets ghostly whispers. Maruja, destined for a loveless marriage,

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01:12:05

50: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU | Indarapatra &...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2024/03/10

50: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? | Indarapatra & Sulayman, A Maguindanao EpicHow many brothers does it take to kill five monsters & bring an entire civilization out from hiding? In our 50th episode, we cover the epic tale of Indarapatra and Sulayman, two gallant brothers whose heroics helped the people of Maguindanao (the precursor modern-day Mindanao). This set the foundation for a civilization and culture so strong they were able to flourish and put up incredible resistance across centuries

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00:52:31

49: HE WILL ROCK YOU | Bernardo Carpio, the Lost Hero...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2024/02/24

49: HE WILL ROCK YOU | Bernardo Carpio, the Lost Hero of the TagalogsIn this seismic episode, we're cracking open the legend of Bernardo Carpio, the mythical giant (or man-sized hero, depending on who you ask) whose shrugs supposedly cause earthquakes. From his tangled roots in forbidden love to his epic showdowns, Carpio's story is more than just a tale – it's a tectonic narrative of resistance and resilience. But wait, it's not all about muscle, might, and mountain-sized

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01:13:50

48: CACAO ME MAYBE | Maria Cacao, the Golden...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/11/26

48: CACAO ME MAYBE | Maria Cacao, the Golden Ship-bourne Goddess of Mount Lantoy In the last of our “Walang Kamatayan” Series, we take a delicious detour into the land of chocolate with Maria Cacao. Brace yourselves for a mystical ride with Maria Cacao, the goddess with a penchant for golden ships and chocolatey ventures. This episode sails through the legend of Maria Cacao – from her curious Spanish makeover to her eerie, yet glamorous, soul-harvesting escapades. But wait, there’s a dark twist

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01:09:09

47: MARRY MY DEAD BODY | Ghost Marriage Practices...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/11/19

47: MARRY MY DEAD BODY | Ghost Marriage Practices Around the World We’ve all heard stories of love living on after death, but is it possible for love to BEGIN after death? In this episode, we veer slightly off the beaten path and explore the little-known practice of Ghost Marriage. Finding its roots in ancient China and India, you would be surprised to learn that the practice still lives on in various forms to this day: in provinces in rural China and India and in Chinese diaspora communities

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01:00:36

46: UNDER THE SEA | Magwayen, the Hiligaynon Goddess...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/11/05

46: UNDER THE SEA | Magwayen, the Hiligaynon Goddess of the Underworld and of the Sea Talk about a career shift! How does a Goddess who co-created humanity (the first ever collab) end up being a psychopomp and ruler of the underworld? What in pre-colonial Visayan belief would make you end up in the “good place,” and what do crocodiles have to do with it? In this episode, we learn about Magwayen’s quite unexpected journey, her family, the traditions of the pre-colonial Visayans, dragon battles, and

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01:24:58

45: MY EYES ARE UP HERE | Mebuyan, the Bagobo Goddess...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/10/24

45: MY EYES ARE UP HERE | Mebuyan, Bagobo Goddess of Death & Chief of the Underworld She’s more than just a pretty face… and a body covered in breasts. In this episode, we make our first foray into the deep and rich mythology of the Bagobo people. In another installment of our Walang Kamatayang Mini-Season, we cover Mebuyan, the Goddess of Death, and Chief of the Bagobo underworld. She is the being who welcomes the dead into the afterlife, and nurtures young souls to get them ready for paradise

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00:36:40

KOZY KWENTO EP 2: My Son-in-Law, The Devil |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/10/15

KOZY KWENTO EP 2: My Son-in-Law, The Devil | Philippine Folktale Retelling What do you do when the devil himself wants your daughter’s hand for marriage? Enter a protective mother, a vagabond with gambling problems, a princess with the strongest migraine (but without any speaking lines), and hijinks ensue. In this Kozy Kwento episode, we cover the Kapampangan folktal of “The Devil and the Guanchinango” as well as the Tagalog’s “Mabait and the Duwende” documented in Filipino Popular Tales by Dean

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01:14:19

44: NOT TODAY, SITAN | Sitan, The Tagalog God of...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/10/08

44: NOT TODAY, SITAN | Sitan, The Tagalog God of Death in Philippine Folklore At the moment of death, where did the pre-colonial Tagalogs think they would go, who would decide where they would go, what kind of reptilian psychopomp would ferry them there, and who will rule in their village of rest (or grief)? These and many other questions will be answered in this week’s episode. This October, we’re covering the different beings and entities representing Death in Philippine mythology, folklore,

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01:03:53

43: KNOCK KNOCK | ANG KUMAKATOK, The Death Messengers...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/10/01

43: KNOCK KNOCK | ANG KUMAKATOK, The Death Messengers of Philippine Folklore What do you do when there’s a mysterious set of knocks on your door in the middle of the night? Don’t answer it, for it may just be a portent of death. This October, we’re covering the different beings and entities representing Death in Philippine mythology, folklore, and urban legends. In this first episode, we’re covering the mysterious entity known only as the Kumakatok. From the war-ravaged streets of Old Manila in

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01:15:36

[REBROADCAST] 13: MUMMY MIA, HERE WE GO AGAIN |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/09/25

As we gear up for the spooky season, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Here's one where we learn about the death & burial practices of our pre-colonial ancestors in Visayas and Mindanao, and how your social class could impact your fate after death. Enjoy! --- EPISODE 13: MUMMY MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN (PART 2) | Death, Burial and the Afterlife in Pre-Colonial Philippines As we close-out the series on this fascinating topic (for now), we move further south and explore the

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01:15:36

[REBROADCAST] 12: MUMMY MIA | Death, Burial & the...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/09/24

As we gear up for the spooky season, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Here's one where we learn about the Philippine's own 'The Mummy Returns', the beliefs behind the manunggul jars and why the hanging coffins of Sagada exist. Enjoy! --- In this episode (Part 1 of 2!) we jump back in time and learn about how our pre-colonial ancestors practiced their beliefs around death, burial and the afterlife. From the famous manunggul jars of Palawan to the hanging

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01:17:23

42: TRUE LIES | The Modern Myth of the Tasaday Tribe

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/09/18

42: TRUE LIES | The Modern Myth of the Tasaday Tribe What happens when sinister forces try their hand at modern mythmaking? In this episode, we learn about the Tasaday tribe – the stone-age tribe that was “discovered” in the 70s that put the Philippines on the map as one of the last undiscovered ancient societies. Learn about what journalists, anthropologists, and gossip mongerers of the day discovered, inferred, and saw with their own eyes to reveal more than what was originally thought. Were

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01:11:52

41: SIZE DOESN’T MATTER | The Duwende & Nuno sa Punso...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/09/10

41: SIZE DOESN’T MATTER | The Duwende & Nuno sa Punso - PART 2 (Philippine Dwarfs or Earth Goblins) We love our short kings. In this two-part feature, we finally get to cover the much-requested duwende and nuno sa punso, or the dwarfs & earth goblins of Philippine folklore. Known as guardians of the earth and its liminal spaces, their diminutive stature does not take away from the fear & respect they can inspire. In part two, we go over the different manifestations of duwende across

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01:03:43

40: TALKING TO THE MOON | Mayari, Goddess of the Moon...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/09/03

40: TALKING TO THE MOON | Mayari, Goddess of the Moon (Tagalog and Kapampangan) Once in a blue moon, we post about our Filipino Gods and Goddesses. In this episode, we talk about Mayari, the most beautiful and fierce goddess of the moon, her origins, the legend of why the moon rules the night with a slightly dimmer glow, and why you really can’t trust siblings to fight it out. Also, learn along with us the colorful, contradictory, and actually logical superstitions and practices that surround the

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01:03:07

39: SHORT KINGS | The Duwende & Nuno sa Punso...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/08/27

39: SHORT KINGS | The Duwende & Nuno sa Punso (Philippine Dwarfs or Earth Goblins) We love our short kings. In this two-part feature, we finally get to cover the much-requested duwende and nuno sa punso, or the dwarfs & earth goblins of Philippine folklore. Known as guardians of the earth and its liminal spaces, their diminutive stature does not take away from the fear & respect they can inspire. Join us as we cover tales of unwanted courtship, when the best time is to get hot gossip,

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00:07:52

KOZY KWENTO EP 1: How the Crocodile Learned to Hunt |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/08/18

KOZY KWENTO EP 1: How the Crocodile Learned to Hunt | Philippine Folktale Retelling In this short but sweet first episode of our Kozy Kwento series, learn about how the crocodile learned to hunt (plus a bonus mini-story!). Note: As this is oral tradition, some details may not be consistent with all the different versions of the tale. If there’s a different version of the story you know, please do share with us! — The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama

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