You've probably heard of Iron Man, Thor, and Sun Wukong, but have you heard of Darna, Panday, Lastikman and Pedro Penduko? These are superheroes from the Philippines and they're awesome! Are they similar or different to superheroes from the West or China? What's the psychology behind superheroes and how they relate to the different countries and cultures they're born from?
In this club, Jeanher will introduce you to some of her favourite superheroes of Philippines folklore and culture. What are their powers? What do they stand for? Who or what do they fight? Are they good, bad, or something in between? Which one's your favourite?
Would you even consider Sun Wukong to be a superhero? Thor was originally a Norse god and now he's a Marvel superhero. How big of a difference is there? The point is that superheroes are not a new thing, they've been, in some shape or form, engrained in our cultures for as long as we've told stories.
Let's have a fun, enlightening, and intelligent discussion!