In this episode, Zoe tells us about Yokai – The folklore surrounding them as well as specific examples of the Kappa and Kitsune. We also talk about the ship of Theseus, Mike’s Badger beard, where (or when,) to avoid when time travelling through history, and more!

Here’s a rundown of the episode:

00:37 – Hello!

01:27 – Presented Piece – Yokai

09:49 – Promo – Strange Origins

10:51 – Discussion

41:15 – Thanks and Where You Can Find Us Online

44:27 – Fun Fact

Total Runtime: 45:02

Links:

Promo

Our promo partner this week is Strange Origins podcast, which you can check out here:

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/strange-origins-fascinating-productions-3rvREZzXdp2/amp/

Research Links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess/_Mononoke

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yōkai

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mononoke

https://yokaiwatchfans.com/wiki/Walkappa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kappa/_(folklore)

https://www.tsunagujapan.com/6-famous-yokai-mystical-creatures-from-japan/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsune

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