A Guide to Thai Folklore
Summary
This episode explores Thai folklore, tracing its roots in indigenous animism, Hindu epics, and Buddhism. The host details the Ramakien, regional myths from the North, Isan, and South, and the pervasive belief in spirits like Mae Nak and Naga. It also examines how ghost stories, spirit houses, and festivals like Loy Krathong reflect a syncretic worldview where the supernatural guides daily life and moral values.
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