S87 E5: The Curse of the Guava

A sweet smell can hide a bitter truth. In this episode, we explore a haunting Philippine legend about King Barabas, a ruler who hoarded wealth and food while his people starved. When an old beggar woman curses him for his cruelty, his punishment is unlike any other — one that turns power into humiliation and greed into something small enough to hold in your hand.Join us as we unravel the story behind the guava fruit, said to grow from the king’s grave, bearing a bitter reminder of his legacy. This is not just a tale of folklore, but a refl...