Episode 3: Aponibolinayen and the Sun
In Episode 3 of Cozy Kwento, we read from Mabel Cook Cole’s 1916 “Philippine Folk Tales” — a Tinguian (Itneg) story about a woman who’s carried up to the sky, meets the sun, and brings a bit of magic back to earth.
It’s dreamy, strange, and very old-Luzon.
✨ For fans of Philippine folklore, Cordillera tales, skyworld stories, and cozy myth podcasts. #CozyKwento #PhilippineMythology #PinoyFolklore
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Cozy Kwento is a storytelling spinoff of The Gods Must Be Crazy, a podcast on Philippine Mythology. Follow us over at @cozy_kwento_podcast and @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram for more good stuff, and possibly answer some burning questions after this episode such as: What does a manananggal look like? How do you cook adobo? We also welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.
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Sources:
The Project Gutenberg EBook of Philippine Folklore by Mabel Cook Cole at www.gutenberg.org