EPISODE 5 (BONUS): IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW JUAN | The Tricksters of Philippine Folklore (Is there a Filipino version of Loki?)

<p>Some Warnings:</p> <p>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!&nbsp;</p> <p>---</p> <p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Corrections:</p> <p>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.</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 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.</p> <p>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p> <p>---</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Mila D. Aguilar – “Fighting the Panopticon: Filipino Trickster as Active Agency against Oppressive Structures”: http://www.mda.ph/essays/academic_work/1168.pdf&nbsp;</p> <p>https://mythopedia.com/norse-mythology/gods/loki/&nbsp;</p> <p>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickster&nbsp;</p> <p>https://www.aswan