EPISODE 11: SHAKE IT OFF | Pagpag & Other Philippine Superstitions & Traditions about Death & Burial

<p><strong>EPISODE 11: SHAKE IT OFF | Pagpag &amp; Other Philippine Superstitions &amp; Traditions about Death &amp; Burial</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Every year at around Halloween, Filipino families gather at cemeteries for Araw ng mga Patay (<em>Day of the Dead</em>) 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?</p> <p>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?</p> <p>---</p> <p>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 <em>manananggal</em> 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.</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 godsmustbecrazy.pod@gmail.com</p> <p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p> <p>---</p> <p>Sources:</p> <ul> <li>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funeral_practices_and_burial_customs_in_the_Philippines</li> <li>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagpag:_Siyam_na_Buhay</li> <li>https://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Philippines/sub5_6c/entry-3864.html</li> <li>https://flowerpatchdelivery.com/blog/40-fil