[REBROADCAST] 12: MUMMY MIA | Death, Burial & the Afterlife in Pre-Colonial Philippines (Part 1)

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

As we gear up for the spooky season, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Here's one where we learn about the Philippine's own 'The Mummy Returns', the beliefs behind the manunggul jars and why the hanging coffins of Sagada exist.

Enjoy!

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In this episode (Part 1 of 2!) we jump back in time and learn about how our pre-colonial ancestors practiced their beliefs around death, burial and the afterlife.

From the famous manunggul jars of Palawan to the hanging coffins of Sagada, we explore the stories that shaped these ancient practices–including a well-known creation myth that actually talks about the first instance of death and resurrection. We also talk about: just how much music was there in the 90s, how long should you wait until you move on from a relationship, and–to go back to topic–the Philippine’s own real-life version of “The Mummy Returns.”

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The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

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SOURCES:

Contemporary Undas practices derived from pre-colonial influence, beliefs – cultural anthropologist

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/386063/contemporary-undas-practices-derived-from-pre-colonial-influence-beliefs-cultural-anthropologist/story/

Death rituals help restless spirits find peace in the Philippines

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/after-deadly-philippine-typhoon-dead-sent-off-afterlife

A glimpse of the fire mummies of Kabayan, Benguet, Luzon, Philippines and the role of plants associated with the mummification process

http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/43647/1/IJTK%2017%282%29%20307-313.pdf

http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/43647

Apo Anno – A Philippine National Treasure

https://subliblog.com/2019/05/19/apo-anno-a-philippine-national-treasure/

Benguet community races against time to save Apo Anno | Inquirer News

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1081535/benguet-community-races-against-time-to-save-apo-anno