S9E5 - Bikol and Tagalog Me Back

This episode of Greeking Out explores mythology from the Philippines, contrasting it with Greek mythology. The episode presents two folktales: a Tagalog story explaining the origins of the sun, moon, and stars through feuding pixie sisters, and a Bicol narrative about a king, Hanyong, and Oriol, a woman cursed to be a giant serpent. The Tagalog tale highlights themes of jealousy and sibling rivalry, while the Bicol story delves into love, betrayal, and redemption, featuring monsters and magic. The narrative incorporates cultural details such as the significance of Pandesal bread and Carabao.