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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

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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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - EPISODE 23: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 2 | Anting-Anting, Agimat, and Talismanic Beliefs in the Philippines
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05/29/22 • 54 min

EPISODE 23: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 2 | Anting-Anting, Agimat, and Talismanic Beliefs in the Philippines

In a special 2-part episode, we talk about the origins, myths, and how-tos of Filipino Talismans: what we call the anting-anting or the agimat. Learn about how bones and teeth, bronze and gold, dirt and cloths, all have the power to transform an ordinary mortal into a god.

This second part, we talk about Filipino Talismans: what we call the anting-anting or the agimat in the time of Colonial (Spanish-time) Philippines to present day. Learn about how talismans may have influenced our revolutionary heroes and modern-day entertainment. Also learn about how and when to get your very own talismans.

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds, and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

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References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agimat

You Shall Be As Gods: Anting-anting and the Filipino Quest for Mystical Power Authored by Dennis Santos Villegas

https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/in-focus/talisman-leadership-and-power-the-belief-in-magical-potency-continues-to-pervade-filipino-life/

https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/193499/where-did-anting-anting-come-from/

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/24690/24690-h/24690-h.htm

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - EPISODE 15 (Minisode): A WIBBLY-WOBBLY, TIMEY-WIMEY FILIPINO TELEPORTATION TALE

EPISODE 15 (Minisode): A WIBBLY-WOBBLY, TIMEY-WIMEY FILIPINO TELEPORTATION TALE

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01/02/22 • 18 min

EPISODE 15 (Minisode): A WIBBLY-WOBBLY, TIMEY-WIMEY FILIPINO TELEPORTATION TALE

In our first (actually ‘mini’) minisode, we cover a fascinating tale of teleportation all the way from our 16th-century Philippine colonial period. In this account, we meet the unassuming guardia civil Gil Perez, who was inexplicably plucked from his guard post in Manila to another place thousands of miles away. Was it a hoax? ESP? Or were there more devilish forces at play?

Notes:

On Dasmariñas: The Spanish Government named the town Perez de Dasmariñas in honor of the Spanish Governor General of the islands from 1590-1593. Perez Dasmariñas was well remembered because he was the one who initiated the fortification of Intramuros and Fort Santiago. (From https://dasmacitygov.weebly.com/)

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds, and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We also welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

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SOURCES:

https://justhistoryposts.com/2020/10/24/a-brief-moment-of-history-the-teleported-soldier/

https://archive.org/details/legendsofcityofm00janvrich/page/96/mode/2up?view=theater

https://mexicodailypost.com/2021/10/02/the-soldier-teleported-from-the-philippines-to-mexico-in-1593/

https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/315457/p2fb-time-traveler-claims-philippines-will-be-a-giant-utopia-crime-free-by-2030/

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - 58: BEAUTY AND THE BLOUSE | Blusang Itim, the 80s Supernatural Makeover Classic

58: BEAUTY AND THE BLOUSE | Blusang Itim, the 80s Supernatural Makeover Classic

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10/20/24 • 83 min

58: BEAUTY AND THE BLOUSE | Blusang Itim, the 80s Supernatural Makeover Classic

Step into the wardrobe of wonders with "Blusang Itim," where fashion meets sorcery in the most unexpected twists. This isn't just any makeover episode—imagine trading your identity for a blouse that swings your life from blah to voila, but with a pinch of chaos. Revisit with us the classic 80s film adapted from a comic anthology and revamped into a hit tv series that is relevant ‘til this day.

Witness Jessa's whirlwind journey from wallflower to vixen, thanks to one magical top that redefines “capsule wardrobe.” Will she navigate her new allure as a blessing or wrestle it as a curse? Slip into something more magical and join us for a ride through love, crossed-wires, and a little chaos.

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes. You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blusang_Itim

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384853/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJzByim1nxE

Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah Film Kickstarter – bit.ly/zaturnnah

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - 42: TRUE LIES | The Modern Myth of the Tasaday Tribe

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

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09/18/23 • 77 min

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 they really the cave men they claimed to be? Or was something more sneaky in the mix?

We get super philosophical and hypothesize to the high heavens in this one. Let us know what you think – were the Tasadays a hoax all along or a complicated truth?

Correction: Sabah was “owned” by the North Borneo Chartered Company

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes. You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

References:

"Tasaday Controversy." Wikipedia.

"The Gentle Tasaday." National Geographic, 1972.

Nance, John. "The Gentle Tasaday: A Stone Age People in the Philippine Rain Forest." Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975.

"Philippine Cave Dwellers: Primitive Tribe or Elaborate Hoax?" AP News, 1988.

"The Tribe That Never Was." The Independent, 1995.

https://newslab.philstar.com/31-years-of-amnesia/tasaday

https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/tasaday-hoax-a00293-20200803-lfrm
https://www.nytimes.com/1986/05/13/science/the-tasaday-revisited-a-hoax-or-social-change-at-work.html

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - 45: MY EYES ARE UP HERE | Mebuyan, the Bagobo Goddess of Death & Chief of the Underworld
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10/24/23 • 84 min

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. How can this mysterious being be all at once a symbol of fertility, motherhood, and death? Join us as we learn about how a sibling squabble turned men into mortals, why the Bagobos feared the sky more than the underworld, and the strange link between bariatric surgery and immortality. — The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes. You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast. You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected] The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram). — References/Further Reading: A Study of Bagobo Ceremonial, Magic and Myth. 1916. Laura Watson Benedict. New York Academy of Sciences. A Structural Study of Bagobo Myths and Rites. 1969. Pieter Jan Raats. University of San Carlos, Cebu.
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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - 43: KNOCK KNOCK | ANG KUMAKATOK, The Death Messengers of Philippine Folklore

43: KNOCK KNOCK | ANG KUMAKATOK, The Death Messengers of Philippine Folklore

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10/01/23 • 63 min

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 the 1940s, mysterious ‘cult-killings’ in the 80’s, and the strange paranormal surveillance sightings during the COVID lock-downs, these mysterious beings haunt the doorways of prospective victims, warning them of their terrible, unavoidable fate.

Join us as we explore the lore of the Death Knock beings in the Philippines, learn of modern-day sightings, and the strange and eerily-similar beliefs that exist in Celtic, African, Balinese and Native-American mythologies.

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes. You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

References/Further Reading:

Trinidad: The Three Who Knock. Sison, Antonio D. (2021). Journal of Critical Perspectives. https://www.asj.upd.edu.ph/mediabox/archive/ASJ_57_2_2021/16_Trinidad_The_Three_Who_Knock.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumakatok

https://discover.hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/The-Mythology-Behind-the-Mysterious-Sinister-Knockers-of-the-Philippines

https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2021/04/fear-mindanao-demonic-cult-attack.html

https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/deaths-cult-like-group-leadership-feud-davao/

https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=82909&page=1

https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4498605/4385166/4509519

https://www.tumblr.com/myhauntedsalem/189705241702/three-knocks-an-old-superstition-states-that-when

https://www.nowbali.co.id/late-night-visits/

https://darktales.blog/2019/03/28/the-banshee-irelands-heralds-of-death/

https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2014/12/death-harbinger-three-knocks.html

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - [Rebroadcast] EPISODE 9: IMAGINE DRAGONS | Bakunawa (The Moon-Eating Dragon of Philippine Myth)
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11/17/24 • 63 min

In celebration of our Singapore Writer's Festival Panel, Here Be Dragons: The Magical Beasts of Southeast Asia, we are re-airing our Dragonlore episode! Welcome, new friends! :)

EPISODE 9: IMAGINE DRAGONS | Bakunawa (The Moon-Eating Dragon of Philippine Myth)

You’ve seen them in blockbuster movies like Shang-Chi and epic fantasy TV shows like Game of Thrones, but did you know that we have our own mythical dragons (yes, dragons plural) in Philippine Mythology? In this episode, we tackle the majestic Bakunawa and their dragon cousins around the islands.

We also learn about pre-colonial calendars, astronomy, and how our ancestors decided which month it made sense to build a house. Find out just how recently we encountered a dragon-creature’s close cousin, interesting origins of a children’s game of tag, and the very strange way a dragon expresses its love.

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The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram for more good stuff, and possibly answer some burning questions after this episode such as: What does a manananggal look like? How do you cook adobo? Who is Gardo Verzosa and why do they keep thirsting after him? We also welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - 56: GOLD RUSH | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 2

56: GOLD RUSH | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 2

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08/26/24 • 55 min

56: GOLD RUSH | The Tallano Gold Myth, Part 2

Not ALL the glitters is gold! This is the 2nd part of the Tallano Gold Myth story, which purported that the Philippines was ‘owned’ by the clan that ruled an ancestral Maharlika kingdom, and left hundreds of thousands of tons of gold hidden away for the Filipino people. In part 2, we cover how the strange conspiracy theory has evolved in the modern times: how it affected recent presidential elections, and how multiple individuals have since stepped forward and claimed to be the long-lost heirs of this immense kingdom, including, of course, all that gold.

Get ready for wild stories involving Rizal’s supposed hidden identity, UFO cults and investment advice from aliens, squatting syndicates, and the potential existence of United Nations Seven-Star Governor Generals?! And watch out for a special soap recommendation to ‘wash away the dark spots of Philippine history.’

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are opinions and quoted allegations. The content here should not be taken as indisputable facts. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Remember to do your own research before you believe what you see on the internet!

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.

You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

References/Further Reading:

When Fake News Infects Political Networks: Case Study of the Tallano Gold Myth in the Philippines, https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4293563

The Tallano Gold Myth : UFO Cults, Polarization, and Contact Zones, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372912833_The_Tallano_Gold_Myth_UFO_Cults_Polarization_and_Contact_Zones

https://www.creativeimage.jp/foundation/_pdf/The%20True%20Story%20of%20the%20Tallano%20(TALA)%20Estate.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallano_gold

https://diktadura.upd.edu.ph/2022/09/18/ecstatic-loyalists-await-their-share-of-the-marcos-wealth-but-is-it-fools-gold/

https://shopee.ph/TALLANO-GOLD-SOAP-24K-i.465696249.13760780388

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - 46: UNDER THE SEA | Magwayen, the Hiligaynon Goddess of the Underworld and of the Sea
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11/05/23 • 60 min

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 her magical shells. We also dive into (pun intended) Magwayen’s depictions in modern day and how she still continues to inspire from the depths of the underworld and sea.

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes. You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

References/Further Reading:

https://www.hellapinay.com/article/2016/11/16/magwayen-bisayan-goddess-of-the-sea

Visayan Myths of the Philippines, Pinoy-Culture, Philippine Folklore Stories by John Maurice Miller

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/how-the-visayans-honored-the-dead

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/300558/how-ancient-visayans-revered-the-dead

https://vizayanmyths.blogspot.com/2013/05/magwayen-maguayan.html

https://diwatahan.tumblr.com/post/145514840518/b-i-s-a-y-a-n-m-y-t-h-o-l-o-g-y-s-e-r-i-e-s

https://tl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magwayen

https://www.tipplehampercompany.com/gin-bottles/psychopomp-magwayen-gin/

https://www.instagram.com/magwayenbistro/`

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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast - 50: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU | Indarapatra & Sulayman, a Maguindanao Epic

50: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU | Indarapatra & Sulayman, a Maguindanao Epic

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03/10/24 • 72 min

50: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? | Indarapatra & Sulayman, A Maguindanao Epic

How 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 of Spanish invasion.

This epic story has everything: from self-driving boats, A.I.-powered weapons, surveillance trees to a literal man-made stove-top. Join us as we look to understand possible historical precursors to this tale, while trying to disentangle the epic figure of Raja Sulayman from his historical counterpart, one of the last great rulers of Old Manila.

The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes. You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.

You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

References/Further Reading:

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maguindanao_people#Culture
  • https://sharjahart.org/sharjah-art-foundation/people/saleeby-najeeb-m
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najeeb_Mitry_Saleeby
  • https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/1710/rajah-indara-patra-and-the-dragons-a-mindanao-legend
  • https://morohistorylawandreligion.wordpress.com/chapter-01/history-of-magindanao/magindanao-history-and-genealogies/the-mythology-of-mindanao/
  • https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/the-legends-of-the-sarimanok/
  • https://sacred-texts.com/asia/pft/pft47.htm
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajah_Sulayman
  • https://www.jstor.org/stable/1497353
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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast currently has 67 episodes available.

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The average episode length on The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast is 58 minutes.

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