Filipino Health Mysteries: Ancient Practices in a Modern World Part 2
May 31, 2024 ·
26m 56s
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In the second part of this episode, we shift our focus to personalistic and naturalistic causes of illness. We explore the supernatural and environmental factors that Filipinos believe can affect...
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In the second part of this episode, we shift our focus to personalistic and naturalistic causes of illness. We explore the supernatural and environmental factors that Filipinos believe can affect health.
For personalistic causes, we discuss:
This episode was inspired by the insights from Michael Tan's book, Revisiting Usog, Pasma, Kulam, which provides a deep dive into these fascinating beliefs.
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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For personalistic causes, we discuss:
- Engkanto: Elusive nature spirits believed to cause illness when disturbed.
- Kulam: The dark art of sorcery, where curses and hexes bring about physical and mental ailments. (For more information about Filipino Folk Magic, check out Episode 4)
- Aswang: Spine-chilling legends of witches who prey on the weak and vulnerable.
- Pasma: The belief that sudden changes in temperature can wreak havoc on the body, causing trembling hands and muscle spasms.
- Lamig: A condition believed to be caused by exposure to cold or damp environments, leading to muscle stiffness and aches.
This episode was inspired by the insights from Michael Tan's book, Revisiting Usog, Pasma, Kulam, which provides a deep dive into these fascinating beliefs.
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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