Category: yokai
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A Breaking of Crows and Dogs – The Storyteller’s Guide to the “Dog Days” of Summer: The Folklore & Mythologies of the Autumnal Equinox
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in Chinese folklore, comparative literature, copywriting, creativewriting, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, fable, fairytale, fan studies, fantasy, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, Grece, interactive fiction, japan, japanese folklore, japanese mythology, Mythology, Narratology, Popular Culture Studies, spirituality, worldbuilding, writing, yokaiDive deep into the mystical world of the #DogDaysofSummer in our recent article! 🌞🐶 We unravel the Greek symbolism and its connection to celestial tales. Explore global references and their storytelling potential. 🌍📖 Ignite your creative spark! #Storytellers #Mythology #WorldBuilders #GreekCulture #CreativeInspiration #CulturalMyths
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10 Videogame Characters Inspired By Japanese Folklore
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in Academia, animal crossing, anime, Anthropology, Art, asia, asian studies, digital communities, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, jrpg, kojiki, Mythology, nihon shoki, pokemon, popular culture, shinto, shintoism, videogames, writing, yokai, zeldaChinese and Korean traders introduced Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, and the ever present Confucianism while Japan provided various regional myths, legends, and lore. These ingredients were brewed into various and effervescent cultures all across Japan. Each village responding accordingly by pasting outside influences upon their daily lives. These elements were transformed Japan’s landscape and ecosystem and…
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Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Chamelion, You Come and Go, You come and Go. Several ideas for Integrating East Asian Folklore Into Your Storytelling or next TTRPG Campaign
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in #ThursdayThoughts, Anthropology, digital communities, digital storytelling, fable, fairytale, fan studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game development, game Ideas, game studies, games, gaming, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, Ludology, material culture, narrative design, Narratology, ttrpg, writing, yokaiPrepare to dive into a world of mischievous legends and watery wonders as we unravel the secrets of the kappa in our latest article. Join us on a playful and personal adventure through East Asian folklore, where the line between reality and imagination gets delightfully blurred. Discover the trickery, humor, and haunting tales of these…
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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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Tea Kettles and Tanuki: How the Large-Testicled Raccoon Dog Bunbuku Chagama Became a Folktale Hero + Game Idea
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in buddhism, comparative literature, Confucianism, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, fable, fairytale, fan studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game Ideas, game studies, gaming, horror, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, kojiki, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, Ludology, material culture, narrative design, Narratology, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, shinto, spiritual, spirituality, Story time, storytelling, the university of missouri, Thought Provoking, user research, videogames, virtual reality, writing, yokaiAs the tea kettle began to boil, a strange sensation overcame the old man. The water within the kettle began to bubble and swirl, and suddenly, it transformed into a creature unlike any he had ever seen before. It was a Tanuki, a magical creature from Japanese folklore, and it had taken the form of…