Latest / Sandman Stories Presents
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)…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.