In this spine-chilling episode of "Stories Philippines Podcast," we dive into the eerie world of Filipino supernatural beliefs. From doppelgangers to haunted places, we explore listener-submitted tales that will send shivers down your spine. Hear a harrowing account of a doppelganger encounter at a school in Cavite, steeped in folklore that suggests seeing your double brings bad luck.
We also discuss similar doppelganger beliefs from around the world, including historical sightings tied to famous figures like Abraham Lincoln and Percy Bysshe Shelley. Scientific explanations, such as Capgras syndrome and heautoscopy, offer a fascinating backdrop to these unnerving experiences.
Listeners share unsettling stories, including eerie happenings in a Makati condo linked to its tragic history and the mysterious "psychic residue." We also recount a haunting in a library where peculiar tapping sounds lead to a discussion about the spiritual energy held within these spaces.
Traditional beliefs like usog—where admiration from strangers can lead to illness—are examined, alongside the rituals that counteract its effects. This episode invites you to reflect on your own encounters with the unexplained.
We want to hear your supernatural experiences! Share your stories for future episodes and help us continue exploring these captivating tales.
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Sources and Citations
Folklore and Cultural Beliefs on Doppelgangers and Usog
- Tan, M. Usog, Pasma, Kulam: Traditional Concepts of Health and Illness in the Philippines. Manila: University of the Philippines Press, 2008.
- This book explores Filipino folk beliefs related to health and superstition, including usog and other cultural beliefs surrounding illness and spirits.
- McAndrew, F. T. “The Psychology of Haunted Houses.” Psychology Today, 2015.
- This article delves into why people experience paranormal phenomena in eerie settings, particularly exploring the effect of low light and quiet places.
Haunted Libraries Around the World
- Willard Library’s Ghost Cam. Willard Library. Willard Library Ghost Cam.
- This live feed was set up for viewers to observe paranormal activity and has gained fame for sightings of the “Grey Lady” ghost.
- British Library: Ghost of Thomas Carlyle. The Guardian, 2018.
- Reports on sightings of Thomas Carlyle’s ghost at the British Library, a phenomenon documented by staff and visitors over the years.
Anthropological Perspectives on Spirit Beliefs and the Third Eye in Philippine Culture
- Lynch, F. Social Acceptance Reconsidered: Insights into Tagalog Folk Psychology. Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila University, 1981.
- This study includes insights into the concept of the "third eye" in Filipino culture, exploring inherited spiritual abilities and their social implications.
- Fox Sisters and Spiritualism: “The Origins of Modern Spiritualism: The Fox Sisters.” The American Museum of Natural History.
- An exploration of the origins of spirit communication through tapping, a practice that began with the Fox sisters in 1848 and contributed to spiritualism's spread.
Haunted Public Spaces and Residual Hauntings
- Peoria Public Library and Haunted Locations. Haunted Illinois, 2016.
- Accounts of residual hauntings at Peoria Public Library, a location with unexplained sounds and sightings thought to stem from its history as a former burial ground.
- Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Travel Channel, 2019.
- This report on haunted hospitals, particularly Waverly Hills, which houses the spirit of a young boy named Timmy, highlights common themes of child apparitions and residual hauntings.
Cross-Cultural Beliefs on the Evil Eye (Usog, Mal de Ojo, Nazar)
- Di Stasi, L. Mal de Ojo and Cultural Perspectives on the Evil Eye. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993.
- This book provides an in-depth exploration of the evil eye across cultures, comparing Filipino usog with mal de ojo in Latin America and nazar in the Middle East.
- Philippine Journal of Psychology. “Traditional Beliefs and Their Influence on Filipino Health Practices.”
- This journal article examines how beliefs in usog and other folk illnesses continue to shape health responses, including the integration of rituals like pwera usog.
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