Let's Talk Religion - Yurei - Japanese Ghosts & Hauntings

Yurei - Japanese Ghosts & Hauntings

10/24/24 • 28 min

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Explore the chilling world of Yurei, the vengeful ghosts of Japanese folklore. In this episode, we delve into the origins, stories, and legends surrounding Yurei spirits, from their connection to death and unresolved grudges to their portrayal in popular Japanese horror. Discover the famous tales of Onryo (vengeful ghosts), the haunting role of Yurei in traditional Japanese culture, and how they inspire modern movies like The Ring and The Grudge.

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Sources/Recomended Reading:

Davisson, Zach (2020). "Yurei: The Japanese Ghost". Chin Music Press Inc.

Morton, Lisa (2017). "Ghosts: A Haunted History". Reaktion Books.

Yoda, Hiroko & Matt Alt (2012). "Yurei Attack!: The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide". Tuttle Publishing.

"A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural." 2024. DK.

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Sources/Recomended Reading:

Davisson, Zach (2020). "Yurei: The Japanese Ghost". Chin Music Press Inc.

Morton, Lisa (2017). "Ghosts: A Haunted History". Reaktion Books.

Yoda, Hiroko & Matt Alt (2012). "Yurei Attack!: The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide". Tuttle Publishing.

"A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural." 2024. DK.

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Explore the fascinating history of ghosts and uncover the ancient origins of ghost stories from around the world! In this episode, we dive deep into the myths and legends that have shaped our beliefs in the paranormal for centuries. From ancient Egypt to modern Europe, and beyond, we'll investigate how cultures across the globe have described spirits, hauntings, and supernatural phenomena.

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Sources/Recomended Reading:

Bottéro, Jean (2004). "Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia". Translated by Teresa Lavender Fagan. University of Chicago Press.

Davisson, Zach (2020). "Yurei: The Japanese Ghost". Chin Music Press Inc.

Lebling, Robert & Tahir Shah (2014). "Legends of the Fire Spirits: Jinn and Genies from Arabia to Zanzibar. I.B. Tauris.

Morton, Lisa (2017). "Ghosts: A Haunted History". Reaktion Books.

"A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural." 2024. DK.

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Sources/Recomended Reading:

Adams, Paul (2014). "Written in Blood: A Cultural History of the British Vampire". The History Press.

Barber, Paul (2010). "Vampires, Burial, and Death". Yale University Press.

Groom, Nick (2020). "The Vampire: A New History". Yale University Press.

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