[REBROADCAST] 12: MUMMY MIA | Death, Burial & the Afterlife in Pre-Colonial Philippines (Part 1)

<p>As we gear up for the spooky season, we&#39;re revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Here&#39;s one where we learn about the Philippine&#39;s own &#39;The Mummy Returns&#39;, the beliefs behind the manunggul jars and why the hanging coffins of Sagada exist. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p><br></p> <p>---</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode (Part 1 of 2!) we jump back in time and learn about how our pre-colonial ancestors practiced their beliefs around death, burial and the afterlife. </p> <p>From the famous manunggul jars of Palawan to the hanging coffins of Sagada, we explore the stories that shaped these ancient practices–including a well-known creation myth that actually talks about the first instance of death and resurrection. We also talk about: just how much music was there in the 90s, how long should you wait until you move on from a relationship, and–to go back to topic–the Philippine’s own real-life version of “The Mummy Returns.”</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><strong>SOURCES:</strong></p> <p>Contemporary Undas practices derived from pre-colonial influence, beliefs – cultural anthropologist</p> <p><a href="https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/386063/contemporary-undas-practices-derived-from-pre-colonial-influence-beliefs-cultural-anthropologist/story/">https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/a