EP 112: Philippines- The Sun and the Moon, How the Itneg Learned to Plant, Magsawi (Mabel Cook Cole 1916)

In the first story, we learn why the moon has spots on its face. In the second story, we learn how the Itneg began to farm and use medicine, and why it doesn't always work. And in the final story, we learn of a talking jar that must be caught through magic. Source: Philippine Folk Tales, by Mabel Cook Cole 1916 (Gutenburg) Ocean SFX: Sunset on the beach (Philippines). Calm sea waves recorded during the sunset on Masasa beach (Tingloy island, Philippines). Recorded by kevp888 on freesound.org Filipino music: Traditional music and dance performed by native people from Banaue (Philippines). Recorded in March 2015 in Banaue. Recorded by kevp888 on freesound.org Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: AfriWetu By AfriWetu Rooted In Our Story. Celebrating Africa's History, People, Culture & Folklore. Listener Shoutout: Bhutan  འབྲུག་ཡུལ officially known as the Kingdom of Bhutan land of the thunder dragon