Глава 15. Они и ёкаи. Чудовища Японии
Summary
This episode explores Japanese mythology, focusing on the afterlife, demons (oni), and yokai. It recounts legends like the Akutagawa River tale and the samurai Minamoto no Yorimitsu’s battle with a spider demon. The hosts also discuss the fox spirit Tamamo-no-Mae and the onmyoji Abe no Seimei, concluding the season’s examination of East Asian myths.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the 4th season of Mifu podcast
Buddhist influence on East Asian mythology and demons
Sponsor segment: Flow Wow and Bento Tort gifts
The journey of souls: Sanzu River and Oni demons
Legend of Akutagawa River and the Oni Hitakuti tale
Minamoto no Yorimitsu and the Kumakiri demon battle
Tsutugumo and Jorogumo: Spider demons of Japan
Taira no Masakado and the Onre vengeful spirit
Onmyodo magic and the audio series 'Until the Last Light'
Legend of Kuzunoha: The Kitsune wife and her son
Abeno Seimei and the Emperor's Kitsune wife
Modern urban legends and season conclusion
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