
Tsukumogami: Japanese Spirits that Bring Everyday Objects to Life
12/15/22 β’ 11 min
What if Toy Story was real? What if inanimate objects took on a life of their own when we're not looking? Well, according to Japanese lore, this might just be the case.
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What if Toy Story was real? What if inanimate objects took on a life of their own when we're not looking? Well, according to Japanese lore, this might just be the case.
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All links ππ» https://drum.io/thecryptidatlas
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To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out βCryptids Across the Atlas,β available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)ππ»
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Gumberoo: Oregonβs Largest Grizzly Bear or Peculiar Bearded Foe?
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start
01:02 - A rumble in the woods.
04:32 - The sightings increase.
05:04 - What is a Gumberoo?
08:29 - A general Gumberoo description.
10:17 - The Gumberooβs weakness.
12:48 - A confusing recap.
14:13 - A skepticβs perspective.
14:56 - Similar cryptids: the Hugag
17:14 - Similar cryptids: the HideBehind
20:14 - Preview for next episode.
21:35 - Bloopers & Outtakes
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