8: The Legend of the Durian | PALENGKE PHABLES

Perhaps it is only fitting that the Durian, the King of Fruits, has its own epic-level origin story. This rich, bittersweet, iconic pungent fruit has boundless lovers and haters alike, but perhaps none more so than the ancient Bagobo people. Follow us as we recount the tale of an old bachelor king seeking a bride, the epic quest he takes to rekindle their marital passion, and the one mistake that led to their ruin. If fruits could kill, right?

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The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.  You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast.

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

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Sources:

https://thephilippineliterature.com/the-story-of-the-first-durian-the-hermits-three-wishes/#:~:text=Impit%20Purok%20mixes%20the%20three,durian%20smells%20and%20looks%20today. 

https://www.whetstonemagazine.com/journal/the-lore-and-legend-of-durian 

https://steemit.com/literature/@juvyjabian/the-legend-of-name-durian-originally-translated-filipino-fictional-story 

https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/231628/durian-as-aphrodisiac-myths-and-legends-about-dutertes-favorite-fruit/ 

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/09/521979/king-hermit-and-durian 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian#Flavour_and_odour 

https://buklat.blogspot.com/2017/11/ang-alamat-ng-durian.html 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41563300