EPISODE 22: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 1 | Anting-Anting, Agimat, and Talismanic Beliefs in the Philippines

<p><u><strong>EPISODE 22: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 1 | Anting-Anting, Agimat, and Talismanic Beliefs in the Philippines</strong></u></p> <p>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.</p> <p>This first part tackles pre-colonial beliefs, epic connections, and the magic of everyday items like leaves, mud, and even song. &nbsp;Sailing warning: &nbsp;do not listen to this episode while on a boat – you’ll find out why.</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.</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>Gamelan Song: Kecak by the Kecak Group from the album Music for the Gods: The Fahnestock South Sea Expedition: Indonesia (1941). Licensed to YouTube by The Orchard Music (on behalf of Smithsonian Folkways Mickey Hart Collection)</p> <p>---</p> <p>References:</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agimat"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agimat</u></a></p> <p>You Shall Be As Gods: Anting-anting and the Filipino Quest for Mystical Power Authored by Dennis Santos Villegas</p> <p><a href="https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/in-focus/talisman-leadership-and-power-the-belief-in-magical-potency-continues-to-pervade-filipino-life/"><u>https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/in-focus/talisman-leadership-and-power-the-belief-in-magical-potency-continues-to-pervade-f