Filipino Health Mysteries: Ancient Practices in a Modern World Part 1
30 de may. de 2024 ·
16m 48s
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Join me, Jane Bee, on the LilWeird Podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of Filipino health beliefs. In this two-part episode, we uncover the rich tapestry of traditional...
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Join me, Jane Bee, on the LilWeird Podcast as we dive into the fascinating world of Filipino health beliefs. In this two-part episode, we uncover the rich tapestry of traditional practices and supernatural explanations that shape how many Filipinos understand health and illness. From mystical forces to personalistic and naturalistic causations, discover how these age-old beliefs still hold significance in modern Filipino culture.
Show Notes - Part 1
Introduction and Mystical Illness Causation
In the first part of this episode, we explore the mystical causes of illness in Filipino culture. We delve into ancient beliefs that attribute sickness to unseen and supernatural forces. We start with an overview of the episode's focus on Filipino health beliefs, explaining the three categories: mystical, personalistic, and naturalistic.
We then dive into the mystical causes of illness:
I’d love to hear your thoughts on these mystical beliefs. Follow us on social media and share your experiences or opinions. And don’t forget to check out Episode 6 for a deeper dive into soul loss and the afterlife in Filipino culture.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we will explore personalistic and naturalistic causations.
Subscribe to LilWeird Podcast for more fascinating exploration into the unknown.
♪ [non copyright music] Lofi Type Beat - Coffee fruits
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Show Notes - Part 1
Introduction and Mystical Illness Causation
In the first part of this episode, we explore the mystical causes of illness in Filipino culture. We delve into ancient beliefs that attribute sickness to unseen and supernatural forces. We start with an overview of the episode's focus on Filipino health beliefs, explaining the three categories: mystical, personalistic, and naturalistic.
We then dive into the mystical causes of illness:
- Life Force: The concept of an invisible energy that sustains vitality and health.
- Usog: The belief that a stranger's gaze or compliment can make a child sick, with a quick dab of saliva as the remedy.
- Bangungot: A deadly form of sleep paralysis attributed to malevolent spirits attacking during sleep.
- Soul Loss: The belief that the soul can wander or be stolen, leading to illness. (For more on this, check out Episode 6!)
- Pollution: Spiritual contamination that can taint the body and soul, often requiring cleansing rituals.
- Mystical Retribution: The idea that illness can be divine punishment for offending spirits or breaking taboos.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on these mystical beliefs. Follow us on social media and share your experiences or opinions. And don’t forget to check out Episode 6 for a deeper dive into soul loss and the afterlife in Filipino culture.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we will explore personalistic and naturalistic causations.
Subscribe to LilWeird Podcast for more fascinating exploration into the unknown.
♪ [non copyright music] Lofi Type Beat - Coffee fruits
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