by 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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March 2, 2025
<p><strong>62: BREAKING DAWN | Hanan, the Tagalog Goddess of the Dawn</strong></p><p>It’s a new day, a new episode, and finally time to talk about Hanan, the long-overdue Tagalog goddess of dawn! She’s been there all along, ushering in the sunrise, bringing in the harvest, and very recently being recruited as the unofficial goddess of the New Year. But why do we know so little about her?</p><p>Join us as we uncover Hanan’s origins, from her celestial family (yes, she’s sisters with Mayari and Tala) to her often-overlooked role in Philippine mythology. We take a deep dive into the myth where she blinds the Bakunawa in a cosmic battle to save the moon, a tale that somehow feels like The Nutcracker meets True Blood. </p><p>We also discuss how modern Filipinos have unofficially assigned her the job of goddess of fresh starts, why her PR team (if she had one) is seriously slacking, and how this forgotten dawn deity deserves a Sailor Moon-style transformation sequence (artists, we need you on this). </p><p>✨ Start your day with us, a quiz, and a whole lot of mythological nerding out.</p><p>—</p><p>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.</p><p>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]</p><p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p><p>—</p><p><u>Sources:</u></p><p>"Exploring the Tagalog Story of Hanan in Philippine Mythology." Wars and History. </p><p>"Hanan: The Morning Goddess." Mythlok. "Hanan." Treasury of Tagalog. Accessed January 23, 2025. URL: <a href="https://tagalogmyth.wixsite.com/treasuryoftagalog/hanan"><u>https://tagalogmyth.wixsite.com/treasuryoftagalog/hanan</u></a>. </p><p>"Hanan, Tagalog Goddess of Dawn + Full Moon in Scorpio." Hella Pinay. </p><p>"Hanan (goddess)." EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki. </p><p>"Philippine Mythology Gods and Goddesses: An Ultimate Guide." FilipiKnow. </p><p>"Exploring Philippine Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of Tagalog Pantheon." Yodisphere. </p><p>"Hanan | Facts, Information, and Mythology." Pantheon.org. URL: <a href="https://pantheon.org/articles/h/hanan.html"><u>https://pantheon.org/articles/h/hanan.html</u></a>. </p><p>"Ancient Philippines: Rituals for Land, Weather and Sailing." The Aswang Project. URL: <a href="https://www.aswangproject.com/ancient-philippines-rituals/"><u>https://www.aswangproject.com/ancient-philippines-rituals/</u></a>. </p><p>"Religious Experiences and Spirituality: Indigenous Religions in Pre-colonial Philippines." Slideshare.net. URL: <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/indigenous-religions-philippines"><u>https://www.slideshare.net/indigenous-religions-philippines</u></a>. </p><p>"PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD: Philippine History." StudyLib. URL: <a href="https://studylib.net/doc/pre-colonial-period-philippine-history"><u>https://studylib.net/doc/pre-colonial-period-philippine-history</u></a>. </p><p>"Indigenous Religions of the Philippines: Preserving Ancient Beliefs." Pinas Culture. Accessed January 23, 2025. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapurna_(goddess)"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapurna_(goddess)</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanan_(given_name)"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanan_(given_name)</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27929190/#:~:text=Inspired%20by%20Philippine%20mythology%2C%20the,create%20ripples%20throughout%20the%20universe"><u>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27929190/#:~:text=Inspired%20by%20Philippine%20mythology%2C%20the,create%20ripples%20throughout%20the%20universe</u></a>. </p><p><br></p>
February 16, 2025
<p>In Celebration of Valentine's Day, we bring you tales of love and woe from one of our earliest episodes on the Tagalog Goddess of Love: Dian Masalanta aka Maria Makiling! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE 2: THE GODDESS OF LOVE JUST CAN’T CATCH A BREAK | Maria Makiling/ Dian Masalanta (The Philippine Mountain Spirit & Goddess of Love)</strong></p><p>In this episode, we visit the misty peaks of Mount Makiling in Laguna (a province in South Luzon). There we encounter one of the staples of Philippine legends and folklore: the beautiful mountain nymph Maria Makiling.</p><p>What do Maria Makiling and Dian Masalanta, the Tagalog Goddess of Love, have to do with each other? What is the juicy love story that led to her retreat and self-imposed seclusion in the mountains? And why should you never throw away your ginger?</p><p>--- </p><p>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 question after this episode such as: What does Mt. Makiling look like? How do you cook tinola? Who is Gardo Verzosa and why are they still thirsting after him in this episode? We also welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.</p><p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p><p>---</p><p>Sources:</p><p><a href="https://ztevetevans.wordpress.com/tag/dian-masalanta/">https://ztevetevans.wordpress.com/tag/dian-masalanta/</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Makiling">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Makiling</a></p><p><a href="https://discover.hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/Maria-Makiling-and-the-Mountain-Goddesses-of-the-PhilippinesPart-1">https://discover.hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/Maria-Makiling-and-the-Mountain-Goddesses-of-the-PhilippinesPart-1</a></p><p><br></p>
January 27, 2025
<p>61: GOOD LUCK, BABE | Feng Shui (2004), When Good Luck Has a Price</p> <p>When it rains, it pours—both in good luck and death, if Feng Shui is to be trusted. This episode, we recount one of the most epic and beloved horror films in the Philippines, Feng Shui, released in 2004, directed by Chito S. Roño and starring the queen of block-buster horror herself, Kris Aquino. When the Lunar New Year comes, everyone’s concerned with bringing in the most luck and prosperity, but what would you do if it came with a price? </p> <p>Join us for a truly wild ride as we follow one woman’s journey through amazing luck and success, followed by devastating consequences. Follow us through a Final Destination-esque romp through the Chinese Zodiac, figure out who makes it to the end, and learn what Feng Shui and the cryptic bagua mirror is actually used for.</p> <p>We hope you’re strapped for a long drive or a cozy night in, because this one’s a doozy!</p> <p>—</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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]</p> <p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p> <p>—</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Roño, Chito (dir.), Feng Shui (ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., 2004).<a href="https://fengshui-homes.com/feng-shui-movie-review-by-a-feng-shui-expert/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fengshui-homes.com/feng-shui-movie-review-by-a-feng-shui-expert/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-feng-shui-1275060" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-feng-shui-1275060</a></p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/illumination/all-about-the-bagua-mirror-24425cc193f7" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://medium.com/illumination/all-about-the-bagua-mirror-24425cc193f7</a></p> <p><a href="https://fengshuinexus.com/feng-shui/a-guide-to-feng-shui-bagua-mirrors-use-placement-more/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fengshuinexus.com/feng-shui/a-guide-to-feng-shui-bagua-mirrors-use-placement-more/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-footbinding-persisted-china-millennium-180953971/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-footbinding-persisted-china-millennium-180953971/</a></p> <p><a href="https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/feng-shui/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/feng-shui/</a></p> <p><a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/feng-shui/reviews/by/activity/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://letterboxd.com/film/feng-shui/reviews/by/activity/</a></p> <p><br /></p>
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