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

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

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

Listen in as we share stories of the past AND present of the one of the Big Five monsters of Philippine myth, the Kapre. 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.

Also, did you ever want to be friends with a Jason Mamoa / David Batista (aka Bautista) - type? 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.

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Corrections:

Johnny Walker Red is indeed the cheapest Johnny Walker.

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).

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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.

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

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References

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapre
• https://mediacommoner.medium.com/why-philippine-mythology-is-a-constant-reminder-of-our-roots-cbaa4fafda9a
• https://www.aswangproject.com/origin-kapre/
• https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/29/20/watch-trailer-for-movie-about-a-terrifying-kapre-eating-immigrants-in-us
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ang_Pamana:_The_Inheritance
• https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/10573/malacanang%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98haunted%E2%80%99-balete-declared-a-heritage-tree#ixzz768Jf3EP7