S5 E1: The Serpent of the Deep Earth

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Season 5 • Episode 1 — The Serpent of the Deep Earth: The Bakunawa. A bruise-dark sky hangs over Manila and the city holds its breath. When the moon disappears and the ground trembles, are we witnessing nature — or something older, hungry, and patient beneath our feet? Tonight we trace the Bakunawa: the giant serpent that swallows moons, shakes the earth, and lives in the stories Filipinos have told for generations to explain eclipses, earthquakes, and loss. From coastal towns banging pots during eclipses to offerings cast into the bays of Bicol, from elders’ warnings to modern eyewitness accounts, this episode moves between folklore and lived experience — and asks what happens when myth helps a community survive fear. Trigger warning: this episode contains dark and unsettling scenes. Listener discretion is advised. Send your own strange tales to storiesPHpodcast@gmail.com. For show notes, support options, and exclusive episodes visit our Patreon — and follow us on social media for daily folklore facts. ======= DISCLAIMER 📢 This episode might be ad-supported. You can support us by subscribing for as little as $5 a month on our Patreon page or through Apple Podcast Subscriber-Only Audio. 🎉 Subscription Benefits 🌟 Ad-free weekly podcast Exclusive podcast promos Early access to select episodes 👉 Check our Patreon 👉 Or subscribe using the Apple Podcasts app Thank you so much for your generosity! 🙏 Connect with Us 📱 Visit us on Facebook Share Your Stories 🎤 Record and submit your narrated stories here Episode Sponsors Noota: The best transcription and AI Meeting Zoom alternative! Sign Up here Moxie 🌟 The Moxie app is designed specifically for freelancers and small business owners. It offers tools for: Invoicing: Create professional invoices. Client Relationship Management (CRM): Manage client info and communication. Project Management: Organize tasks and files. Expenses: Keep track of business expenses. Proposals and Contracts: Craft and manage them easily. Time Tracking: Efficiently manage your time. St