38: TAAL TALES | The Legends and Stories of Taal, the World’s Smallest Active Volcano

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

38: TAAL TALES | The Legends and Stories of Taal, the World’s Smallest Active Volcano

Did you know that the world’s smallest active volcano is found in the heart of the Philippines? Learn about the different myths of Taal Volcano, about its recent volcanic activity, and the many mystical reasons folks flock to view it over and over and over again.

In this shorty, we delve into not just the tales and superstitions around Taal Volcano but we also dive deep into how big a part it has played in our lives, and the lives of those who live around it. In this episode, learn also why you should always be on the lookout for city lights in the plumes of the volcano and why there are absolutely no sleepovers in Taal (Volcano Island, that is).

Correction: Taal is a STRATO Volcano, not a Complex Volcano

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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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References:

https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=273070

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taal_Volcano

https://www.aswangproject.com/the-origin-of-taal-volcano-tagalog-myth/

https://www.bworldonline.com/editors-picks/2020/01/19/274007/taal-has-lost-her-patience/