Japanese Mythology

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Feb 2, 20235 min

Mythical Cats Around the World

Cats have played a significant role in superstition and folklore around the world, appearing as both protectors and threats.

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Nov 24, 20226 min

Manuscript vs Myth: The Fox Woman

Kij Johnson’s novel, The Fox Woman, is an enchanting retelling of the Japanese legend of Kaya no Yoshifuji - a man stolen away by a fox.

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Jun 30, 20225 min

Sun Goddesses Around the World

Many of our most well known solar deities - Apollo, Ra - are male. This week we shine a light on the often overlooked goddesses of the sun.

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Mar 17, 20224 min

Tamatori-Hime

“A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear from the injury of the oyster. " ― Stephan Hoeller

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Feb 10, 20225 min

7 Impressive Mythical Hybrids and the Animals They’re Made Of

One of the most popular types of mythical creature, is one made from the pieces of real animals. Mythos takes a look at hybrids of myth.

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Aug 6, 20215 min

Household Guardians from Around the World

This week we taking a look at some of the different fairies, spirits and gods thought to have protected households around the world.

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May 7, 20212 min

Tamamo-No-Mae

“The cunning fox is as murderous as the violence of the wolf.” – Thomas Paine

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Apr 14, 20204 min

7 Terrifying Mythological Creatures that live in Rivers and Streams

Humans have always been dependant on water. And equally we have always been vulnerable to it, both in reality and in myth.

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