Alternate title: Anito Ako, Umiibig Sayo In this episode, we talk about not just one, not two, but the multitude of gods our Filipino ancestors worshipped: the Anito. Find out just who these ancestral spirits are, how to summon just the right one to grant a wish and if (or how) you can be one in the afterlife. We learn about the incredibly specific anitos invoked for incredibly specific needs — whether you are growing bananas, looking for lost things, or wanting to resell your car at a good price! And just for fun, we also try to think of what anitos we would actually need to help with our modern day woes: an anito for fake news? One to help with cramps and migraines? Or maybe one to stop your impulse shopping? — Notes: Some spoilers for the book Black Water Sister by Zen Cho Corrections: The lead actress for Esmeralda was not Thalia but Leticia Calderon, and there were 23 Ifugao weaving anitos, not 24 List of Gods: Ipamahandi - Bukidnon goddess of accidents Makatalubhay - Tagalog god of bananas Kalasakas - Sambal god of early ripening of rice stalks Kalasokus - Sambal god of turning grain yellow and dry Bingsol - Tagalog god of ploughmen Pilay - Isnag spirit of the rice; a ritual is offered to Pilay to ensure that children don't go hungry Kapapu-an - Karay-a ancestral spirits from whom the supernatural powers of shamans originated; with their help, specific types of shamans can cause water to gush from rocks, create oil shields, leap far distances, pass through solid matter, or become invisible Lakambini / Lakandaytan - Tagalog god of attachment Matanda - Tagalog god of merchants and second-hand dealers Lakapati - Tagalog fertility deity; deity of vagrants and waifs Tigbas - Bukidnon god of good government Anagolay - Tagalog goddess of lost things Mahinhin - Kapampangan goddess of modesty; married a mortal Inikadowa - Maranao a tonong (benign spirit) double or guardian of a person, who is with the person from the moment the baby is born Loos Klagan - Blaan most feared deity; uttering his name is considered a curse Apila - Manobo god of wrestling and sports Magrakad - Tagbanwa god found on the other side of the sun at exactly noontime; gives the warmth which sustains life and carries away sickness when people are ill Maguimba - Batak god in the remotest times; lived among the people; provided all the necessities of life and cures for all illnesses; able to bring the dead back to life Kapiso Pabalita - Tagalog news-giving protector of travelers Balungbunganin - Batak spirit of the almaciga trees Fu Dalu - T'boli goddess of the abaca plant; speaks to weavers in their dreams and guides them in creating patterns and designs Mamiyo & Monlolot – 2 of 23 Ifugao weaving deities — 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). --- SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anito https://hunterswoodsph.com/philippine-mythology-gods/

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). --- 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/

EPISODE 14: BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIRINGAN CITY | The Mythical Hidden City of the Philippines Since many of us can’t travel this holiday season, let’s take a virtual trip to Biringan City.  Hear about the Philippines’ very own Atlantis and Wakanda.  Learn about the secret waypoints, real witness encounters, and shopping mishaps that happen around this mythical city.   Find out just how many journalists and BMW dealerships have been bamboozled by the magical citizens of this mystical place.  And learn about Ice’s and Anama’s Tourism campaign that will entice every adventurous traveler to visit (and perhaps never leave) BIRINGAN CITYYYY!!! --- 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). --- SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biringan_City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPQJJE9CDwU https://www.aswangproject.com/biringan-city/ https://steemit.com/steemiteducation/@lyxng/biringan-the-city-of-the-unknown-fact-or-fiction https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-2-biringan-city-and-other-scary-stories/id1485149642?i=1000462374382

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 death & burial practices of our pre-colonial ancestors in Visayas and Mindanao. In this episode, we learn how burial practices differed by social class. Find out the perks and perils of being a slave in the pre-hispanic era, rituals one underwent to try and ‘save’ the dead, and just what price a tribe was willing to pay to send off their Datu properly. We also learn about the early origins of the crying ladies, and the strange things they’d have to include in their eulogies for the deceased. [Trigger warnings for some descriptions of gore and slight sexual themes.] --- 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). --- SOURCES: Scott, William H. Barangay: Sixteenth-century Philippine Culture and Society. Quezon City, Manila, Philippines: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 1994. Print. Suarez, Michelle, et. al. A Lolong Time Ago: A Pre-History of the Philippines. Tahanan Books for Young Readers. 2016. Print. Indonesian Torajan Tribe - Death & Burial Practice (National Geographic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCKDsjLt_qU

EPISODE 12: MUMMY MIA (PART 1) | Death, Burial and the Afterlife in Pre-Colonial Philippine 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 coffins of Sagada, we explore the stories that shaped these ancient practices–including a well-known creation myth that actually talks about the first instance of death and resurrection. We also talk about: just how much music was there in the 90s, how long should you wait until you move on from a relationship, and–to go back to topic–the Philippine’s own real-life version of “The Mummy Returns.” --- The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook 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. 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: Contemporary Undas practices derived from pre-colonial influence, beliefs – cultural anthropologist https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/386063/contemporary-undas-practices-derived-from-pre-colonial-influence-beliefs-cultural-anthropologist/story/ Death rituals help restless spirits find peace in the Philippines https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/after-deadly-philippine-typhoon-dead-sent-off-afterlife A glimpse of the fire mummies of Kabayan, Benguet, Luzon, Philippines and the role of plants associated with the mummification process http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/43647/1/IJTK%2017%282%29%20307-313.pdf http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/43647 Apo Anno – A Philippine National Treasure https://subliblog.com/2019/05/19/apo-anno-a-philippine-national-treasure/ Benguet community races against time to save Apo Anno | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1081535/benguet-community-races-against-time-to-save-apo-anno

EPISODE 11: SHAKE IT OFF | Pagpag & Other Philippine Superstitions & Traditions about Death & Burial In this chill (and weirdly cozy?) episode, we cover the strange, unique, oddly specific, and sometimes random superstitions and traditions on death and burial in the Philippines. Every year at around Halloween, Filipino families gather at cemeteries for Araw ng mga Patay (Day of the Dead) to be with their loved ones – both living and dead. What better time to talk about the superstitions we practice but take for granted, like: why do we have to stop off somewhere before going home from a wake? Why can’t you thank people for offering their condolences? And why can’t you let your tears fall on the casket? Join us as we also uncover a few of the lesser-known practices: like what animal you put on the coffin of a person who is murdered? What type of food to eat or avoid during wakes? …And what’s up with all the broken pots and plates? --- The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook 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. 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/Funeral_practices_and_burial_customs_in_the_Philippines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagpag:_Siyam_na_Buhay https://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Philippines/sub5_6c/entry-3864.html https://flowerpatchdelivery.com/blog/40-filipino-superstitions-funerals-and-wakes/

EPISODE 10 (PART 2): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE EASTER EGGS AND THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY In this very special episode, we talk to Budjette Tan, co-creator of Trese, a Filipino komik series turned hit Netflix show. In Part 2, we talk about Trese Easter eggs and interesting stories behind the scenes of the hit Netflix show: what were the creators' special requests for their in-show cameos? What inspired the unholy new incarnation of the tiyanak? Who’s top-ranked so far in fan-fiction pairings in the Trese-verse? We also get into some pretty serious topics about the past, present & future of Philippine Mythology and how this links with our own cultural identities. For artists and fellow creators, Budjette also doles out some very insightful advice about how to get started on your art, avoiding the traps of comparison, and how all of us have a unique story only we can tell. It’s equal parts humor, silliness, insight, and creative inspiration. We hope you enjoy! --- 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). The full video can be viewed on Youtube at https://youtu.be/g6LqQH1H6YQ . Video editing & artwork by Sassy Lacsamana (@sassyey on Instagram). --- Works & Resources mentioned in the interview: Mythspace by Paolo Chikiamco https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23570090-mythspace-volume-1 Penlab.ink https://penlab.ink/ The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo: Creatures and Beasts of Philippine Folklore by Budjette Tan, David Hontiveros, Kajo Baldisimo, Bow Guerrero, Mervin Malonzo https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29771042-the-lost-journal-of-alejandro-pardo Mga Nilalang na Kagila-gilalas by Edgar Calabias Samar https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50910256-mga-nilalang-na-kagila-gilalas Buffy Every Generation (Kajo Baldisimo Cover) https://shop.filbars.online/products/buffy-every-generation-1-kajo-baldisimo-exclusive-cover Maximo Ramos https://www.amazon.com/Maximo-D.-Ramos/e/B001JWVYUI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share The Aswang Project https://www.aswangproject.com/ Philippine Spirits http://phspirits.com/ Aswang Collection (@aswangNFT) https://www.instagram.com/aswangnft/

EPISODE 10 (PART 1): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE, UNDERRATED MONSTERS AND WHY WE LOVE TO BE SCARED In this very special episode, we talk to Budjette Tan, co-creator of Trese, a Filipino komik series turned hit Netflix show. In Part 1, we talk about Trese, talk about underrated monsters of Philippine mythology and get a sneak peek into The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo. What's causing the renewed interest in Philippine Myth & how can we bring it even more to the forefront of our popular culture? What's with the Filipino fascination with the gory & macabre? And could we imagine a future with brand-sponsored ghosts? Join us for a super fun chat with Budjette as we explore this and more! --- 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). The full video can be viewed on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZvN462Wkc . Video editing & artwork by Sassy Lacsamana (@sassyey on Instagram). --- Works & Resources mentioned in the interview: Mythspace by Paolo Chikiamco https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23570090-mythspace-volume-1 Penlab.ink https://penlab.ink/ The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo: Creatures and Beasts of Philippine Folklore by Budjette Tan, David Hontiveros, Kajo Baldisimo, Bow Guerrero, Mervin Malonzo https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29771042-the-lost-journal-of-alejandro-pardo Mga Nilalang na Kagila-gilalas by Edgar Calabias Samar https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50910256-mga-nilalang-na-kagila-gilalas Buffy Every Generation (Kajo Baldisimo Cover) https://shop.filbars.online/products/buffy-every-generation-1-kajo-baldisimo-exclusive-cover Maximo Ramos https://www.amazon.com/Maximo-D.-Ramos/e/B001JWVYUI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share The Aswang Project https://www.aswangproject.com/ Philippine Spirits http://phspirits.com/ Aswang Collection (@aswangNFT) https://www.instagram.com/aswangnft/ --- Music Credits: Title: Monkeys Spinning Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR ) Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty- Title: Sneaky Snitch Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0 (http://goo.gl/BlcHZR) Download: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... ISRC: USUAN1100772 © 2010 Kevin MacLeod

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. --- 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). --- Sources: References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakunawa https://www.aswangproject.com/bakunawa/ https://www.aswangproject.com/minokawa-mindanaos-eater-of-the-sun-moon/ https://www.aswangproject.com/laho-moon-eater/ https://www.aswangproject.com/pre-colonial-diy-a-brief-how-to-list-of-early-filipino-practices

EPISODE 8: SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES | The Kapre (Philippine Tree Giant) Listen in as we share stories of the past AND present of the one of the Big Five monsters of Philippine myth, the Kapre.  Learn of his roots, his international connections, his vices, and why he has some special credentials that enable him to be part of the Secret Service. Also, did you ever want to be friends with a Jason Mamoa  / David Batista (aka Bautista) - type?  Well, we’ve got tips and tricks to help you detect, befriend, and even capture a Kapre right in the comfort of your own backyard -- if you don’t mind the smell. --- Corrections: Johnny Walker Red is indeed the cheapest Johnny Walker. The Malacanang Balete Tree was declared a Heritage tree by late former President Noynoy Aquino. To be declared as a heritage tree, it has to be a healthy native or endemic, exotic, rare, threatened and endangered with a minimum girth of 100 cm. Also to be considered is its aesthetic, historical, cultural, social and educational significance, according to a paper prepared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). --- 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). --- Sources: References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapre https://mediacommoner.medium.com/why-philippine-mythology-is-a-constant-reminder-of-our-roots-cbaa4fafda9a https://www.aswangproject.com/origin-kapre/ https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/29/20/watch-trailer-for-movie-about-a-terrifying-kapre-eating-immigrants-in-us https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang_Pamana:_The_Inheritance https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/10573/malacanang%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98haunted%E2%80%99-balete-declared-a-heritage-tree#ixzz768Jf3EP7

EPISODE 7: STOP RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU FAIRY MUCH | The Engkanto Join us this episode as we lift the veil off the secret world of the Engkanto. They are known for their other-worldly beauty, their love for unsalted white rice, and their endless conquest for human hearts. What do Chris Hemsworth, George Clooney and Edward Cullen have in common? How do you successfully fend off unwanted magical suitors? And why is everyone wasting so much rice? --- Corrections: Elrond is, indeed, half-elven. Both of his parents, Eärendil and Elwing, were half-elven, having both Men and Elves as ancestors. --- 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). --- Sources: Ramos, Maximo D. Legends of the Lower Gods. Phoenix Publishing House, 1990. Demetrio, Francisco. “The Engkanto Belief: An Essay in Interpretation.” Asian Folklore Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 1969, pp. 77–90. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1177781. https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Philippine_mythical_creatures https://www.mangkukulam.com/folklore/364/Engkanto https://www.aswangproject.com/the-elves-of-philippine-folklore/ http://nightskylie.blogspot.com/2017/03/tamawo.html

EPISODE 6: LET’S START AT THE VERY BEGINNING | Filipino Creation Myths In this episode, we take a step back and look to the very beginning, to the tales of creation from all around the Philippines.  Some stories are familiar, some completely new, others, just totally gross.  One thing remains very Filipino -- there sure is a lot of drama. Listen in to hear about the reasons why we have the moon, the stars, and why we owe the variety of our country’s races and tribes to some good old-fashioned sibling rivalry and hubris.  Also, learn why exfoliation, and not pottery, is one of the skills one needs to be a world-maker. --- Corrections: We mistakenly attribute surfer voice to Luke Wilson, we had meant to say Owen Wilson. We also said Zeus ate his children when actually Cronus (his father) ate his children. --- 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). --- Sources: https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/creation-phil.html John Maurice Miller, Philippine Folklore Stories (Boston: Ginn and Company, 1904), pp. 57-64 Mabel Cook Cole, Philippine Folk Tales (Chicago: A. C. McClurg and Company, 1916), p. 124, pp. 139-140

Some Warnings: As this episode involves tricksters doing tricksy deeds, we veer a bit into more sexual themes and language in this episode. Listener discretion is advised, especially around little ears!  --- In this episode, we attempt to answer the question: Is there a Filipino version of Loki? The infamous trickster of Norse Mythology (and now Marvel fame) is known for his cunning, wit and glorious misdeeds. Do we have a similar such figure in Philippine mythology or folklore? Join us as we talk about animals trying to outsmart each other, con artists resorting to truly strange means to make a sale, and far too many dirty tales that even we thought we would encounter. More importantly, we also learn about the important role the ‘trickster’ played as a cultural figure, and the surprisingly subversive function it may have played during our periods of colonization. --- Corrections: One of the tales mentioned in this episode incorrectly attributes the story of vagina dentata (whoops, spoiler!) to Anansi the African trickster god. This was actually a story from the Ponca tribe involving Coyote, a Native American cultural hero and trickster figure. --- 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). --- Sources: Mila D. Aguilar – “Fighting the Panopticon: Filipino Trickster as Active Agency against Oppressive Structures”: http://www.mda.ph/essays/academic_work/1168.pdf  https://mythopedia.com/norse-mythology/gods/loki/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickster  https://www.aswangproject.com/pinoy-folkloric-tricksters/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagina_dentata 

Surprise! We are releasing TWO bonus episodes inspired by characters and themes from recent Marvel releases that we have been geeking over lately. Today, the badass femme fatale takes center stage. Inspired by the awesome Black Widow movie that (finally) just got released, we explore: the origin of the spider and pre-colonial attitudes towards hustle culture, goddesses of war, strategy and poison, and just how much we know about basketball. (Sorry, Magic Johnson.) Glossary (we know it’s hard to follow all the new terms sometimes!): Timawa - Visayan warrior class Babaylan - Pre-colonial Philippine tradition of female mystical healers whose spiritual connectedness was a source of political and social power Baranggay - Smallest community unit or village ruled by a Datu Maharlika - Tagalog warrior class Sibat - Spear 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). Sources: https://www.philippinesinsider.com/myths-folklore-superstition/the-myth-about-spiders-or-%E2%80%9Cgagamba%E2%80%9D/ http://vizayanmyths.blogspot.com/2013/12/ynaguinid-and-macanduc.html https://www.hellapinay.com/article/2016/11/23/yna-guinid-bisayan-goddess-of-war-poisons https://www.aswangproject.com/visayan-war-gods-philippine-mythology/

In this episode, we meet the sometimes cute, mostly scary and most definitely NOT cuddly babies of Philippine mythology: the Tiyanak. These vampiric, baby-like creatures of myth give a whole other meaning to ‘the terrible twos.’ Is a tiyanak born or is it made? What kind of crazy heroics did pre-colonial fathers-to-be have to take on to defend against these creatures? And how baligtad is baligtad? --- 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). --- Sources: http://thebloodypitofhorror.blogspot.com/2016/04/tiyanak-1988.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiyanak https://www.gutenberg.org/files/39010/39010-h/39010-h.htm#n10 http://papers.iafor.org/wp-content/uploads/papers/acas2013/ACAS2013_0102.pdf https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/2018/02/toyol-tiyanak-malaysia-baby-spirit.html https://stoicaswang.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/the-tiyanak/