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Baku: The Legendary Dream Eating Monster of Japanese Mythology
... eater, is a mythological being or spirit in Chinese and Japanese folklore which is said to devour nightmares. The ... eater, is a mythological being or spirit in Chinese and Japanese folklore which is said to devour nightmares. The ... actually originated in Chinese folklore. Chinese mythology had a tradition of hybrid monsters created from the ...
mrreese - 28/07/2022 - 01:56
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Sumo Wrestling: From Ritual Origins to Honorable Sport
... very old sport has been one of the indivisible aspects of Japanese identity for over 1,500 years or more! Granted, It ... very old sport has been one of the indivisible aspects of Japanese identity for over 1,500 years or more! Granted, sumo ... in Japan, fighting for feuding lords. In Japanese mythology the thunder god Takemikazuchi, seen here riding a ...
Aleksa Vučković - 18/12/2021 - 22:00
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A New Japanese Emperor Takes To The Chrysanthemum Throne
... of the Emperor of Japan and a metonym referring to the Japanese monarchy itself. The Japanese imperial family has recently been in the news due ... was his posthumous reign name. According to Japanese mythology, Emperor Jimmu was a descendant of the sun goddess ...
dhwty - 22/10/2019 - 18:22
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Shinigami: The Grim Reaper and God of Death in Japanese Folklore
Shinigami are Japanese death gods or death spirits. They are akin to the ... Shinigami have also transformed their unique role in Japanese culture over the centuries. Shinigami are Japanese ... , Buddhist , and Taoist beliefs. Shinto and Japanese mythology already had a goddess of death named Izanami, for ...
dhwty - 14/03/2019 - 00:44
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Namazu Catfish: Earthquakes, Cosmic Justice, and Helper Of the Poor
... disasters that pre-date scientific explanations. In Japanese culture, at least since the 15th century, ... disasters that pre-date scientific explanations. In Japanese culture, at least since the 15th century, ... cosmic beings are a common theme in Japanese mythology. While some Japanese folktales suggest a literal ...
Caleb Strom - 13/09/2021 - 14:59
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The Age of the Gods: A Japanese Creation Myth
Japanese mythology is collectively chronicled in the Kojiki , the ... recorded. The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki comprise the creation mythology of the Japanese and the Shinto religion , describing the formation ...
beth - 10/03/2020 - 18:39
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The Mythology of Winter: 7 Supernatural Beliefs and Magical Rituals From Around the World
... air – which becomes cold as it loses energy. The mythology of winter is full of apparitions and supernatural ... the season has always fascinated people. 1.Yukionna – A Japanese Snow Spirit In Japan it is said that when a woman ... kimono closed right over left. A Heart as Cold as Ice? The Japanese Legend of Yuki-onna, the Beautiful Yet Dangerous ...
isav - 04/04/2019 - 18:52
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The Lamia of Ancient Greek Mythology: The Original Bogeyman
Ancient Greek mythology is absolutely full of things that go bump in the night. It’s one of the many reasons Greek mythology is still so popular today. Ancient Greek mythology ... Demon, Dark Deity or Sensual Goddess? Magical Mermaids of Japanese Folklore Drawing of the Lamia ( Public Domain ) The ...
Robbie Mitchell - 18/08/2022 - 01:59
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Mummified “Mermaid” CT Scanned by Japanese Scientists
The origins of a bizarre creature that resides in a Japanese temple are being studied. While the so-called ... The origins of a bizarre creature that resides in a Japanese temple are being studied. While the so-called ... Abominable Creature and Why Was It So Popular? In Japanese mythology mermaids are associated with immortality. The ...
ashley cowie - 07/03/2022 - 17:57
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A Heart as Cold as Ice? The Japanese Legend of Yuki-onna, the Beautiful Yet Dangerous Snow Woman
... may be a personification of death in a severe snow storm. Japanese legends do tend to mention her ability to turn ... those who are not familiar with the abundant variety of Japanese folklore, yokai make up a substantial part of their mythology and legends. Most unknown phenomena or natural ...
marinasohma - 13/12/2016 - 03:53
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Satellite Images Reveal Japanese Kofun Tombs all Aligned to Rising Sun
... the alignments and orientations of hundreds of ancient Japanese Kofun keyhole-shaped burials, only to discover that ... the alignments and orientations of hundreds of ancient Japanese Kofun keyhole-shaped burials, only to discover that ... the Sun Goddess Amaterasu - the highest deity in Japanese mythology who in legends hid in a cave causing disasters in ...
ashley cowie - 21/01/2022 - 22:00
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Beyond a Fighting Game: Unmasking the Origins of Mortal Kombat Mythology
The “Mortal Kombat” franchise is based on a vast mythology. It is not just invented legends but actually ... The “Mortal Kombat” franchise is based on a vast mythology. It is not just invented legends but actually ... Kombat X – Raiden. (inforumatik/ CC BY NC SA 2.0 ) In Japanese mythology, Raiden (Raijin) is the god of thunder, ...
valdar - 06/05/2018 - 18:57
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Beware of the Cat: Tales of the Wicked Japanese Bakeneko and Nekomata – Part 1
... myth arose soon after. Scenes from a kabuki (traditional Japanese dance-drama) called “Ume no Haru Gojūsantsugi” ... well as a haunting for seven generations. Blue-eyed female Japanese bobtail cat. ( CC BY SA 3.0 ) With the strange or ... MacMillan & Co., London. Roberts. J. (2010). Japanese Mythology A-Z. Second Ed. Chelsea House, New York. Tse, H. ...
Alicia McDermott - 11/08/2021 - 01:54
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Beware of Cat: Tales of the Wicked Japanese Bakeneko and Nekomata – Part Two
... hated across Japan. They have played an important part in Japanese culture in many ways. For example, one of the other ... BY SA 3.0 ) Traditional Maneki Neko usually resemble the Japanese bobtail cat. The origin of the Maneki Neko is said ... MacMillan & Co., London. Roberts. J. (2010). Japanese Mythology A-Z. Second Ed. Chelsea House, New York. Tse, H. ...
Alicia McDermott - 06/11/2015 - 21:42
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Legends of the Selkies, Hidden Gems of Sea Mythology
... and affable, Selkies are the hidden gems of sea mythology. Gentle souls who prefer dancing in the moonlight ... or sirens. Yet Selkies play a prominent role in the mythology of Scandinavia, Scotland and Ireland. Their myths ... broken. The mythology of selkies is similar to that of the Japanese swan maidens, though historically it appears that ...
Riley Winters - 08/08/2016 - 03:49
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Time Travel: From Ancient Mythology to Modern Science
... 300 years later. ( Public domain ) Time Travel in Ancient Mythology If we look at ancient texts, we can find a number ... , with a few differences. Another story comes from the Japanese legend of Urashima Taro, an individual who was said ... date. “The Story of Urashima Taro, The Fisher Lad” in Japanese Fairy Tales . Available at: ...
johnblack - 08/01/2022 - 18:00
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The Kusanagi: Unseen Legendary Japanese Sword
... Sword or Herb-quelling Sword ) is a legendary Japanese sword. This weapon, commonly referred to simply as ... it. Thus, the god prepared eight giant bowls of sake (a Japanese rice wine), and put them in a place where the ... is said to have been exiled a long time ago. Japanese mythology also states that there was a rivalry between ...
dhwty - 26/05/2016 - 00:44
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10 Supernatural Powers from the Deities of World Mythology
... The Enigmatic Loki, A Trickster Among Gods in Norse Mythology This astounding ability is present in many ancient ... in order to achieve his goals within ancient Greek mythology. Most often than not, he’d do it in order to ... everything with hail and harsh winters. Amaterasu, the Japanese deity and goddess of the Sun, whose supernatural ...
Aleksa Vučković - 08/04/2023 - 18:52
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Ten Mythical Creatures in Ancient Folklore from Around the World
... Stock) The Legendary Kraken According to Scandinavian mythology, the Kraken is a giant mythical sea creature , said ... (meaning “Illustrations of Supernatural Creatures”), a Japanese handscroll depicting mythical creatures from circa ... (Brigham Young University / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Kappa, the Japanese Mythical Creature Devouring Disobedient Children In ...
Joanna Gillan - 14/01/2023 - 01:03
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Japan’s Killing Stone Has Cracked, Sparking Widespread Fear
... fox spirit has been released to cause havoc. According to Japanese social media, an ancient dark force associated with ... rulers and instigating chaos across their lands. Later, Japanese legends and historical accounts maintained that the ... to spread chaos once more, after 900 years. In Japanese mythology the evil nine-tailed fox demoness has long been ...
ashley cowie - 09/03/2022 - 17:58