The Shamanic Origins of Legendary Hunters: An Independent Guide to Korea’s Real-Life Supernatural Landmarks
Explore Korea’s “Legendary Hunters” trail. An independent look at how Namsan Tower & Bukchon Village link to ancient Mudang (shaman) rituals & hunter tropes.
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My Happy Marriage Theory: The Secret History of Paper Origami, Tsukimono, and Shintoism
Dive into a My Happy Marriage theory exploring the secret history of paper origami, Tsukimono, and Shintoism connections in the anime’s spiritual powers.
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The Qing Dynasty Dragon Robe’s Power
2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon in the Chinese Zodiac! Today let’s look at the significance of the blue and gold dragon during imperial Qing Dynasty rule in China. The Blue and Gold Dragon of the Imperial Qing Dynasty In both Asian cultures and my own American Indigenous culture, we revere the dragon…
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From Daibutsu to Bonten: The Buddhist Iconography in Tokyo Revengers
Explore the deep-seated influence of Buddhist statues and Dragon Kings on popular anime like Tokyo Revengers and Asura’s Wrath, from Bonten to the Daibutsu.
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Real Life Edelwood Tree from Over the Garden Wall Found in Forest?
Did Over the Garden Wall’s terrifying Edelwood Tree take inspiration from Iroquois American Indian legend and the False Face Company? Lore deep dive here!
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Anime Witches in Japanese Culture
In anime witches are often depicted as Magical Girls who wear cute outfits and own cats. Could the origins of their power be something more sinister?
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