445: Indian folklore: Fake It 'Til You Make It

💪There's something powerful about confidence.

Except that, if you're not actually powerful...or generous...or deadly, pretending to be those things can get you in a lot of trouble. Only if you get caught, though. Three stories from South India of people who are faking it.

😈 The Creature: Okuri inu

Look, everyone wants a dog to hang out with them on the dark, scary road at night and protect them from dangerous mythological creatures. The problem is the Okuri Inu only protects you so that it can eat you itself.

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🎵 Music Credits

Picaroo by Blue Dot Sessions
Smooth Edges by Blue Dot Sessions
Alright but here's the problem by Breakmaster Cylinder
All Those Fragile Little Pieces by Breakmaster Cylinder