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Filipino fairytales for the whole family. I retell Philippine fairy tales, myths, folk tales, folklore from different islands.

Stories (re)written and performed by Nathalie De Los Santos.

I dedicate this entire podcast to my five-year-old nephew, Winston.

Follow me at @pilipinxpages (IG/TW/FB)
Art: S1: Kiligraphy Co. (IG: @kiligraphyco) and S2: Nicole Buensuceso (@nikbuens.art), Diyosa Mata Art by Naomi King (@naomikingofficial)
Sound edit: S1: Brad Dyck (TW: @Brad_Dyck) S2: Nathalie DLS

Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore Nathalie De Los Santos

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Filipino fairytales for the whole family. I retell Philippine fairy tales, myths, folk tales, folklore from different islands.

Stories (re)written and performed by Nathalie De Los Santos.

I dedicate this entire podcast to my five-year-old nephew, Winston.

Follow me at @pilipinxpages (IG/TW/FB)
Art: S1: Kiligraphy Co. (IG: @kiligraphyco) and S2: Nicole Buensuceso (@nikbuens.art), Diyosa Mata Art by Naomi King (@naomikingofficial)
Sound edit: S1: Brad Dyck (TW: @Brad_Dyck) S2: Nathalie DLS

    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 61 - Bathala, Bathalismo and the Infinite God

    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 61 - Bathala, Bathalismo and the Infinite God

    I am back with a new podcast season! In my first episode of the new season, let’s uncover the ancient tale of Infinito Dios, the Infinite God. Bathala is the supreme deity in Tagalog mythology, but he was turned into ‘God’ when the Spanish came. One story that has endured is the story behind the Bathalismo, the Infinite God, who refused to be baptized. 
    Please read 'Back from the Crocodile's Belly'. The essay I reference is: "Bathala is Anting-Anting or why Bathala Hides inside the Stone by Nenita Pambid Domingo".

    • 5 min
    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 60 - Mindanao - Mandaya and Subanun - The Children of the Limokon - The Sun and the Moon - The Widow’s Son

    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 60 - Mindanao - Mandaya and Subanun - The Children of the Limokon - The Sun and the Moon - The Widow’s Son

    Hello all! This is my last episode of the year. I perform more Mindanao tales, from Mandaya and Subanun. The stories are: The Children of the Limokon, The Sun and the Moon, and The Widow’s Son.

    • 9 min
    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 59 - Mindanao - Bilaan - The Story of the Creation - In the Beginning

    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 59 - Mindanao - Bilaan - The Story of the Creation - In the Beginning

    I'm back with more fairy tales from Mindanao, from Bilaan. I perform The Story of the Creation and In the Beginning. Y'all, please please look into the history of Mindanao if you can. Their issues are underreported by the news. I chose to tell these tales as a prayer this past month for those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao; and those who have been affected by the ongoing regional issues, including the war in Cotobato City.

    • 4 min
    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 58 - Mindanao - Bagobo - Origin - Lumabet

    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 58 - Mindanao - Bagobo - Origin - Lumabet

    Hello! I'm back with fairy tales from Mindanao | Bagobo. The two fairy tales are: Origin and Lumabet.

    • 6 min
    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 57 - Mindanao - Bukidnon Pt 2 - How Children Became Monkeys - Bulanawan and Aguio

    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 57 - Mindanao - Bukidnon Pt 2 - How Children Became Monkeys - Bulanawan and Aguio

    Hello! I am back with two fairytales: How Children Became Monkeys - Bulanawan and Aguio. These two tales are from Mindanao.

    • 5 min
    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 56 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves: Breaking the Mirror of Narcissism

    Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 56 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves: Breaking the Mirror of Narcissism

    Had this modern interpretation concept of Snow White in my mind since I heard the new plot line for the upcoming Snow White movie. I don't want anymore diversity checklist-esque "empowered" women. I want a broken hero that's escaping a narcissist mother, which was what the fairytale was about in my opinion. One who finds a loving community and it feels too good to be true. One who doesn't wake up to true love's kiss. The love that wakes Snow White is the promise that one can overcome even the darkest of influences with the power of self-love and support from those who truly care.

    • 3 min

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