{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6509b591faa77c001123b388/6a1ddbd0626f8869c3af7027?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bonus Episode: The Cultural Context of Hi Nay ","description":"<h2>Happy Pride and Filipino Heritage Month!</h2><p><br></p><p>Thank you so much for being patient with me when I hit some schedule bumps. I wanted to show my appreciation with this bonus episode regarding some cultural background for Hi Nay, specifically for Mari's character and backstory.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we're covering the following topics:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;Why Mari is not a babaylan</li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;The difference between Tagalog and Bisaya</li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;What is a katalonan?&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mari's anting-anting and lingling-o (the pendants around her neck)&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mari's Tagalog gods (Anagolay, Lakampati [Lakapati or Ikapati], and Lakambakod)&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to learn more about the cultural context I put into Hi Nay, let me know and I'll make this a series! I love talking about Filipino culture, folklore, mythology, and history. This first episode is available for all listeners but future episodes may drop earlier for Patrons and later for the public.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Cheers,</p><p><br></p><p>Motzie</p>","author_name":"Motzie Dapul"}