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Yamata no Orochi: The Eight-Headed Serpent of Japanese Mythology – Japan’s Most Fearsome Dragon Decoded
Among all the creatures in Japanese mythology, none commands as overwhelming a presence as Yamata no Orochi (八岐大蛇,…
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The Epic Tale of Yamata no Orochi: Susanoo’s Battle with the Eight-Headed Serpent in Japanese Mythology
Having explored the various interpretations and cultural significance of Yamata no Orochi in previous chapters, we now turn…
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Sacred Women Who Dance with Gods: The Miko Priestess Tradition and Ame-no-Uzume, Japan’s First Divine Shaman
When visiting a Shinto shrine in Japan, you may encounter young women dressed in distinctive red and white…
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The Mystery of Shishigami: Exploring the Japanese Mythological Roots of the Forest Spirit in Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke
In Studio Ghibli's masterpiece Princess Mononoke (1997), no character embodies mystery and divine power quite like the Shishigami…
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Ryomen Sukuna: The Ancient Japanese Demon King Behind Jujutsu Kaisen’s Most Feared Villain
In the phenomenally successful anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen, which has captivated audiences worldwide since 2020, the…