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Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore

Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore

Nathalie De Los Santos 65 Episodes Jun 16, 2026

Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore is a family-friendly podcast in which Nathalie De Los Santos retells Philippine fairy tales, myths, folk tales, and folklore from different islands. Each episode presents a story rewritten and performed by De Los Santos. The podcast is dedicated to her five-year-old nephew, Winston. It also credits collaborators for cover art and sound editing across its seasons.

Episodes

Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 66 - The Creation of the Earth
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 66 - The Creation of the Earth Jun 16, 2026 08:57 This new season of Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology, and Folklore begins with "The Creation of the Earth," a Philippine folktale about the ocean, the sky, a kite bird, bamboo, and the beginning of humanity. In this episode, Nathalie reflects on Philippine sky stories, oral tradition, and the ways our ancestors used myth to understand the natural world. The episode also includes the tale in both Eng
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 65 - You're Already Beautiful
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 65 - You're Already Beautiful Jul 9, 2025 05:40 Today I'm sharing "You're Already Beautiful"—a folk-fantasy tale I wrote in the middle of an £D relapse, when my body d*$m0rph1@ felt louder than my own heartbeat. Crafting this story was my way of whispering back to that voice: magic doesn't ask for beauty; it asks to be believed. This was inspired by the tale "How the Town of Marikina Got Its Name". In this story (and in my own journey) I found
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 64 - the white key
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 64 - the white key Jun 15, 2025 01:46 This poem is based on my experience working in a non-profit, and working under a boss who did not understand how racist she actually truly was. If you've experienced the subtle ways white supremacy crushes your spirit at work, this poem is for you. This first appeared in the ROOTed Rhythms Colours of Culture Exhibition, and you can read it here https://www.rootedrhythms.ca/exhibitions/2025-exhibit
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 63 - Lady of the Nightbloom
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 63 - Lady of the Nightbloom Jun 6, 2025 05:39 When brilliance meets community pressure, what blossoms—and what withers? This episode retells the Filipino folk-inspired myth of Evangelina, a prodigious artist who withdraws from the glittering buzz of social expectations. Gifted but suffocated by gossip, envy, and "crab mentality," Evangelina seeks solace in solitude, only to transform into the nocturnal bloom known as Dama de Noche. This retel
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 62 - Warrior Spirit Through Sacred Kali and Mayari - Interview with Imee
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 62 - Warrior Spirit Through Sacred Kali and Mayari - Interview with Imee Jun 12, 2024 01:00:06 Imee Dalton (she/her) understands what it's like to walk the world as someone disconnected from her roots. She has been dedicated to her own healing and remembrance journey for decades. Known as "the Mayari Moon", Imee is a kali instructor, content creator and one of the hosts of the Babaylan Bruha Book Club Podcast. She lives on the ancestral lands of the mound builders that are the Hopewell and
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 61 - Bathala, Bathalismo and the Infinite God
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 61 - Bathala, Bathalismo and the Infinite God Jun 1, 2024 05:01 I am back with a new podcast season! In my first episode of the new season, let's uncover the ancient tale of Infinito Dios, the Infinite God. Bathala is the supreme deity in Tagalog mythology, but he was turned into 'God' when the Spanish came. One story that has endured is the story behind the Bathalismo, the Infinite God, who refused to be baptized.  Please read 'Back from the Crocodile's Belly
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 60 - Mindanao - Mandaya and Subanun - The Children of the Limokon - The Sun and the Moon - The Widow's Son
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore - Episode 60 - Mindanao - Mandaya and Subanun - The Children of the Limokon - The Sun and the Moon - The Widow's Son Dec 31, 2023 09:16 Hello all! This is my last episode of the year. I perform more Mindanao tales, from Mandaya and Subanun. The stories are: The Children of the Limokon, The Sun and the Moon, and The Widow's Son.
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 59 - Mindanao - Bilaan - The Story of the Creation - In the Beginning
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 59 - Mindanao - Bilaan - The Story of the Creation - In the Beginning Dec 23, 2023 04:10 I'm back with more fairy tales from Mindanao, from Bilaan. I perform The Story of the Creation and In the Beginning. Y'all, please please look into the history of Mindanao if you can. Their issues are underreported by the news. I chose to tell these tales as a prayer this past month for those affected by the earthquake in Mindanao; and those who have been affected by the ongoing regional issues, i
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 58 - Mindanao - Bagobo - Origin - Lumabet
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 58 - Mindanao - Bagobo - Origin - Lumabet Dec 17, 2023 06:14 Hello! I'm back with fairy tales from Mindanao | Bagobo. The two fairy tales are: Origin and Lumabet.
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 57 - Mindanao - Bukidnon Pt 2 - How Children Became Monkeys - Bulanawan and Aguio
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 57 - Mindanao - Bukidnon Pt 2 - How Children Became Monkeys - Bulanawan and Aguio Dec 10, 2023 05:05 Hello! I am back with two fairytales: How Children Became Monkeys - Bulanawan and Aguio. These two tales are from Mindanao.
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 56 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves: Breaking the Mirror of Narcissism
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 56 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves: Breaking the Mirror of Narcissism Dec 3, 2023 03:35 Had this modern interpretation concept of Snow White in my mind since I heard the new plot line for the upcoming Snow White movie. I don't want anymore diversity checklist-esque "empowered" women. I want a broken hero that's escaping a narcissist mother, which was what the fairytale was about in my opinion. One who finds a loving community and it feels too good to be true. One who doesn't wake up
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 55 - Mindanao - Bukidnon Pt 1 - How the Moon and Stars Came to Be - The Flood Story - Magbangal
Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folk Tales - Episode 55 - Mindanao - Bukidnon Pt 1 - How the Moon and Stars Came to Be - The Flood Story - Magbangal Nov 26, 2023 04:44 Hello!!! I'm back with more fairy tales from Mindanao, specifically from Bukidnon! I perform How the Moon and Stars Came to Be - The Flood Story - Magbangal.

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