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Go to the roots, not to the fruits. I’m your host, Stef Bastiàn, tattooer with over twenty years of experience, traveler, painter, coach. Join me to improve your artistic, personal and professional journey through the stories and insights of inspiring guests, within and outside the tattoo world. Learn more about my different projects and classes at https://www.stefbastian.com/
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Would you like to learn more about Japanese character like yōkai, Buddhist deities and Kami gods?
Are you interested in finding out where the original stories come from?
How all of that relates to tattooing?
We got you covered.
In this very informative episode with Joshua Frydman, associate professor of Japanese at the university of Oklahoma, specialized in Japanese ancient myths and literature, we dive into the origins of Japanese mythology and folklore. Shintoism, Buddhism, Chinese influence, philosophical/cultural implications and more.
Welcome to the nerd side of tattooing :)
13:43 Overview of Japan’s development
16:46 Religious systems in Japan
23:36 Syncretism of Japan
24:16 Kami and Gods
33:10 Seductivity and danger nature
39:40 Oni
42:07 Differences with Western folklore
44:38 Susanoo and Amaterasu
48:40 Not a definite answer
53:39 Godzilla modern myth
55:28 A fluid religion
1:01:05 Reading recommendations
1:04:30 Mythological names to real animals
1:06:21 Kannon’s example
Joshua’s book:
‘THE JAPANESE MYTHS: A GUIDE TO GODS, HEROES AND SPIRITS’
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