EPISODE 8: SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES | The Kapre (Philippine Tree Giant)

<p><u><strong>EPISODE 8: SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES | The Kapre (Philippine Tree Giant)</strong></u></p> <p>Listen in as we share stories of the past AND present of the one of the Big Five monsters of Philippine myth, the Kapre. &nbsp;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.</p> <p>Also, did you ever want to be friends with a Jason Mamoa &nbsp;/ David Batista (aka Bautista) - type? &nbsp;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.</p> <p>---</p> <p>Corrections:</p> <p>Johnny Walker Red is indeed the cheapest Johnny Walker.</p> <p>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).</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 <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>The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).</p> <p>---</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p><u>References</u></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapre"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapre</u></a></li> <li><a href="https://mediacommoner.medium.com/why-philippine-mythology-is-a-constant-reminder-of-our-roots-cbaa4fafda9a"><u>https://mediacommoner.medium.com/why-philippine-mythology-is-a-c