Apoo
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Apoo has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026). Introduced as a spy sent by Atahualpa; his report characterizes the Spaniards as rogues and highlights interest in Spanish specialists (blacksmith, horse tamer, barber).
The Apoo Festival is a festival celebrated annually in western Ghana, lasting a week in March and April. The festival is meant to ritually purify the people of social evils, as well as uniting people and families, and includes a variety of other traditional cultural activities. The word 'apoo' comes from the root word 'po', meaning 'to reject.'
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Inca spy/informant (as referenced) |
| Affiliation | Inca Empire |
Who talks about Apoo on podcasts?
Apoo came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
What is Apoo mentioned alongside?
Apoo is most often mentioned alongside Mind Chat, Kusco and Smallpox.
Mentioned together: Mind Chat, Kusco, Smallpox, Francisco Pizarro, Peru, Atawpa, Ernando Dotto, Cayamaka, Inca Empire, Spanish Empire