Through this video, I learned about the legends of Japanese monsters, most of which are creations left over from history. We can still see their portraits in the museum, and I got to know the cultural background of this nation. What impressed me most was Ghosts Walking in the Night, and it was said that people saw many monsters with horns on their heads in the palace. There are no words to describe them and they impressed me.
I find folklore interesting. Thanks for the information. Though Japan has a plethora of Youkai that is uniquely Japanese, I believe Japan got the original concept from the Chinese Youguai. The words even sound the same. :)
I wouldn’t say that. They had shinto in Japan long before chinese influence, including loan words. Their naming origins of Yokai/Youguai might be similar. But in terms of the way the yokai are expressed, including having everything from walls to cloth to supernatural creatures listed as yokai, these are tied to the Shinto belief that everything has a spirit, from a hot spring to a weed to a created object. There are going to be a few crossovers. But yokai are much more japanese than just some chinese concept they borrowed.
Nice. :) Our Japanese brethren, like all cultures, mostly likely had folklore ghosts/goblins/monsters from antiquity. And they may have later taken the Chinese name Yaoguai (now Yokai) later, for such critters. I admit I haven't noticed one creature I would say is a crossover from China. But, I noticed similar creatures and a similar name for the category. :)
Many ideas stemmed from Chinese belief but during the Heian era Japan became more into its own including yokai etc. so yes, some are similar but at the same time different.
There are a few "crossovers." Even the category name is the same kanji in China and Japan. 妖怪. Youguai/Youkai. Kirin (Qilin in China), Nine-tailed fox, are examples that China, Korea, and Japan share. Though each culture has their own versions, China may be the origin. The story of "Journey to the West," made me think of the Chinese origin. There are Youguai in that story(ies). But, Japan has, along with their previous phantoms, over the millennia, created a bountiful more. I enjoy myth/folklore. Though I am no expert. Perhaps my favorite genre.
I live by uc Davis and being a huge fan of ghost in the shell Xxxholic Coin locker babie Serial experiment lain Satoshi Itō Pokemon Ect ect I always wondered where does Japan get these ideas I just finally stumbled upon yokai thanks for the introduction
Glad I read the comments I was going to give up after 4 min of "I love me" if I had wanted to read a biography I would have looked elsewhere Eventually I did enjoy it !
🐙 exploring the thrill...huh? not so much. this a very tame calm scholarly presentation...it is mildly entertaining at best. i enjoyed learning, and listening to it, but don't expect any thrills.
People should watch these types of lectures about Yokai then that dumb Mythology guy who has way too many views for someone who doesn't understand what Tsukumogami are.
Through this video, I learned about the legends of Japanese monsters, most of which are creations left over from history. We can still see their portraits in the museum, and I got to know the cultural background of this nation. What impressed me most was Ghosts Walking in the Night, and it was said that people saw many monsters with horns on their heads in the palace. There are no words to describe them and they impressed me.
Thankyou for showing me Amabie💖🌱💖
god bless this guy, such a passionate and genuine content creator
Thank you. The video is great.
I was looking for koroppokuru and eded up here. Nice video. Peter Barakan would be proud.
I just read Tales of Moonlight and Rain again.
Nice!!! Thanks
Spirited away has a lot of this stuff😎
I'm fine, thanks.
I loved it! Thank you so much!
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Yoki, ghosts , shiki, and witches seem interchangeable in Japaneese folk lore.
Really wish I could have watched this live
I feel like I've join an online classs of my favorite matery, even I never take this class before 😀
I find folklore interesting. Thanks for the information. Though Japan has a plethora of Youkai that is uniquely Japanese, I believe Japan got the original concept from the Chinese Youguai. The words even sound the same. :)
I wouldn’t say that. They had shinto in Japan long before chinese influence, including loan words. Their naming origins of Yokai/Youguai might be similar. But in terms of the way the yokai are expressed, including having everything from walls to cloth to supernatural creatures listed as yokai, these are tied to the Shinto belief that everything has a spirit, from a hot spring to a weed to a created object. There are going to be a few crossovers. But yokai are much more japanese than just some chinese concept they borrowed.
Nice. :) Our Japanese brethren, like all cultures, mostly likely had folklore ghosts/goblins/monsters from antiquity. And they may have later taken the Chinese name Yaoguai (now Yokai) later, for such critters. I admit I haven't noticed one creature I would say is a crossover from China. But, I noticed similar creatures and a similar name for the category. :)
Many ideas stemmed from Chinese belief but during the Heian era Japan became more into its own including yokai etc. so yes, some are similar but at the same time different.
You’re very wrong.
There are a few "crossovers." Even the category name is the same kanji in China and Japan. 妖怪. Youguai/Youkai. Kirin (Qilin in China), Nine-tailed fox, are examples that China, Korea, and Japan share. Though each culture has their own versions, China may be the origin. The story of "Journey to the West," made me think of the Chinese origin. There are Youguai in that story(ies). But, Japan has, along with their previous phantoms, over the millennia, created a bountiful more. I enjoy myth/folklore. Though I am no expert. Perhaps my favorite genre.
I live by uc Davis and being a huge fan of
ghost in the shell
Xxxholic
Coin locker babie
Serial experiment lain
Satoshi Itō
Pokemon
Ect ect
I always wondered where does Japan get these ideas I just finally stumbled upon yokai thanks for the introduction
thanks for this.
when you will talk about the hibagon, the japanese sasquatch?
#mythsandmysteries
Sorry on mobile hopefully they'll see ths and do folklore vid on Japan they're doing them all and they do thel well thnx for ths
Kernels of truth are most interesting
Glad I read the comments I was going to give up after 4 min of "I love me" if I had wanted to read a biography I would have looked elsewhere Eventually I did enjoy it !
🐙 ikr?!! Yakata-yakata-yakata!🙄
🐙 exploring the thrill...huh?
not so much. this a very tame calm scholarly presentation...it is mildly entertaining at best. i enjoyed learning, and listening to it, but don't expect any thrills.
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People should watch these types of lectures about Yokai then that dumb Mythology guy who has way too many views for someone who doesn't understand what Tsukumogami are.
I love yokai but wouldn't want to marry one.
The Shape of Water movie is basically a rip-off of Underwater love, an ero abt a woman & a Kappa.
Ty for this!