66. JOSHUA FRYDMAN - Japanese mythology and folklore

Would you like to learn more about Japanese character like yōkai, Buddhist deities and Kami gods? Are you interested in finding out where the original stories come from?

How all of that relates to tattooing?

We got you covered.

In this very informative episode with Joshua Frydman, associate professor of Japanese at the university of Oklahoma, specialized in Japanese ancient myths and literature, we dive into the origins of Japanese mythology and folklore. Shintoism, Buddhism, Chinese influence, philosophical/cultural implications and more.

Welcome to the nerd side of tattooing :)

13:43 Overview of Japan’s development

16:46 Religious systems in Japan

23:36 Syncretism of Japan

24:16 Kami and Gods

33:10 Seductivity and danger nature

39:40 Oni

42:07 Differences with Western folklore

44:38 Susanoo and Amaterasu

48:40 Not a definite answer

53:39 Godzilla modern myth

55:28 A fluid religion

1:01:05 Reading recommendations

1:04:30 Mythological names to real animals

1:06:21 Kannon’s example

Joshua’s book:

‘THE JAPANESE MYTHS: A GUIDE TO GODS, HEROES AND SPIRITS’

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