EPISODE 7 - STOP RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU FAIRY MUCH | The Engkanto

EPISODE 7: STOP RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU FAIRY MUCH | The Engkanto Join us this episode as we lift the veil off the secret world of the Engkanto. They are known for their other-worldly beauty, their love for unsalted white rice, and their endless conquest for human hearts. What do Chris Hemsworth, George Clooney and Edward Cullen have in common? How do you successfully fend off unwanted magical suitors? And why is everyone wasting so much rice? --- Corrections: Elrond is, indeed, half-elven. Both of his parents, Eärendil and Elwing, were half-elven, having both Men and Elves as ancestors. --- 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). --- Sources: Ramos, Maximo D. Legends of the Lower Gods. Phoenix Publishing House, 1990. Demetrio, Francisco. “The Engkanto Belief: An Essay in Interpretation.” Asian Folklore Studies, vol. 28, no. 1, 1969, pp. 77–90. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/1177781. https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Philippine_mythical_creatures https://www.mangkukulam.com/folklore/364/Engkanto https://www.aswangproject.com/the-elves-of-philippine-folklore/ http://nightskylie.blogspot.com/2017/03/tamawo.html