Глава 14. Цзян ши и Сунь У-кун. Чудовища Китая
Summary
Host Dmitry Lepedew explores Asian mythology, focusing on Chinese legends and their cultural intersections. The episode details tales of Emperor Huangdi, the origin of the monster Tsiyan, and various hybrids like the Yajiu. It also covers ghost stories, the concept of Dianguai (Chinese vampires), and the mythological origins of Sun Wukong from Journey to the West.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Myth of Terminvox podcast
Asian mythology: Dragons, foxes, and spirits
Legend of the Red Pearl and the monster Qixiang
Chinese chimeras and the hero Yi
The story of the ghost wife and the ring
Hun and Po souls and the vengeful ghost
Dianshi: Chinese vampires and their rituals
Ghost Festival and Buddhist hell realms
Origin story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King
Journey to the West and modern adaptations
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