Aswang: Unmasking the Night Terror

01/29/25 • 45 min

Take a step into the spooky unknown and learn all about the creatures that strike fear into the Philippines, The Aswang.
We'll discover some of the many forms of the Aswang, where they came from and how these creatures have endured throughout the ages, adapting to the changing social and political landscape of their homeland.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.aswangproject.com/etymology-aswang/

https://www.redditonwiki.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-the-philippines-a-look-at-the-legend-of-the-aswang/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/aswang

https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/learn-about-art/magazine/out-of-isolation-maria-labo-aswang-as-female-rage-transfigured.html

https://mythlok.com/aswang/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/15dsm8x/aswang_stories_and_paranormal_experiences/

https://owlcation.com/humanities/What-Really-Is-an-Aswang

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https://www.redditonwiki.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-the-philippines-a-look-at-the-legend-of-the-aswang/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/aswang

https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/learn-about-art/magazine/out-of-isolation-maria-labo-aswang-as-female-rage-transfigured.html

https://mythlok.com/aswang/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/15dsm8x/aswang_stories_and_paranormal_experiences/

https://owlcation.com/humanities/What-Really-Is-an-Aswang

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Belle: More Than a Provincial Life

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of Belle, the beloved heroine from Beauty and the Beast. From Roman influence, her origins in 18th-century fairy tales to her portrayal in Disney’s iconic animation and live-action adaptations, we explore how Belle has remained a symbol of curiosity, courage, and compassion. Discover how her character has adapted to reflect changing cultural values, inspiring generations with her love of knowledge and her ability to see beyond appearances. Let us uncover the timeless magic of Belle across the ages.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.artstorywalks.com/en/blog-uk/story-of-a-myth-love-and-psyche
https://carterhaughschool.com/tale-as-old-as-time-the-legacy-of-beauty-and-the-beast/
https://darkfairytales.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/real-beast-and-her-beauty-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus/
https://writinginmargins.weebly.com/home/were-beauty-and-the-beast-real-people-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus
https://historycollection.com/the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-didnt-live-happily-ever-after/
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/beauty-and-the-beast-tile-panel-edward-burne-jones/iAGbxQ3ew0YlGA?hl=en
https://ew.com/movies/beauty-and-the-beast-evolution/
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/beauty.html
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Mami Wata: Between Waves and Worlds

I am so sorry for the microphone quality not being amazing this episode! Your girl was riding the struggle bus with it this week. Thank you for listening nonetheless!

I'm really excited to be highlighting Black mythology all throughout February, this week we're kicking it off by diving into the water and learning all about Mami Wata, the African water deity known for her beauty, generosity and potential for destruction.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/mamiwata/intro.html

https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/the-african-spiritual-tradition-of-mami-wata

https://farafinabooks.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/wet-hair-by-eghosa-imasuen/

https://kevin-garwood.medium.com/cultural-confluences-the-evolution-of-mami-wata-from-water-spirit-to-global-icon-a50098f205a0

https://republic.com.ng/nigeria/mami-wata-cj-obasi/

https://youtu.be/BRmj7lyvRlk?si=AbrrEpsG2qu1Wx2t

https://www.moma.org/artists/28097-wangechi-mutu

http://duval-carrie.com/

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