Category: study abroad
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10 MORE Games Inspired by Japanese Mythology and Folklore
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in film, film review, film studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game development, game Ideas, game studies, games, gaming, graduate school, horror, instructional design, interactive fiction, internet lore, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, kojiki, linguistics, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, localization, Ludology, material culture, media studies, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, pokemon, politics, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, religious studies, ritual, sci fi, science fiction, serious games, spiritual, spirituality, spontaneous combustion, Story time, storytelling, stream-of-consciousness, study abroad, tao te ching, taoism, travelblogger, true story, user research, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, writing, yokai, zeldaVideo games have become a powerful medium for exploring the rich tradition of Japanese folklore. From Yokai to samurai, these games offer players a glimpse into a world inspired by the myths and legends of Japan. By drawing on this tradition, game designers are able to create immersive worlds that capture the imagination and offer…
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Three Chinese Fables to Guide Your Life
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in Academia, Adventure, Anthropology, Art, asia, asian studies, folklore, inspiration, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, Mythology, philosophy, study abroad, the university of missouri, the writers life, Thought Provoking, Travel, travel writing, travelblog, travelblogger, traveler, writing, yokaiMany Chinese fables tell an entertaining story to illustrate a moral lesson. Here are a few such stories. Stopping Halfway, Never Comes One’s Day In the Warring States Period, in the state of Wei lived a man called Leyangtsi. His wife was very angelic and virtuous, who was loved and respected dearly by the husband. One day, Leyangtsi…
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Fast Times at Ilium: The Glorious Lives & Deaths Homer’s Iliad
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in Academia, Adventure, ancient mediterranean studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, asia, asian studies, Blogging, comparative literature, Crete, Dissertation, education, English, essay, Europe, folklore, history, inspiration, Islamic History, literary nonfiction, literature, Middle East, Mizzou, Mythology, nonfiction, phd, philosophy, Poem, poet, Poetry, politics, recipe, Review, stream-of-consciousness, study abroad, the university of missouri, the writers life, Thesis, writingKeeping with the dualistic nature of Epic literature to be a hero requires great tragedy. One must all at once bring and preserve life while taking it. Within this text, war is clearly demarcated as a symbol of achieving glory.
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Support for the Wandering Scholar EduTainment : An Exploration of Life, Love, Buddhism, and Asia
Hi everyone, I am beyond excited to let you know that I’m fundraising for an educational trip to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam and Laos. This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and I am so grateful for this opportunity! One of the ways I am going to make this trip a…