Yokai Women | Evil Monsters or Victims?
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Yokai Women | Evil Monsters or Victims?

C1AdvancedAugust 28, 202646 min

What happens when women become the monsters of Japanese folklore? In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive into the terrifying world of Japanese yokai women, exploring the myths, legends, religion, and sexism behind some of Japan's most fascinating female monsters. From the Jorōgumo spider woman who lures men into her deadly web, to Hino-enma, the seductive demon associated with female sexuality and Buddhist morality, and the iconic Hannya demon mask, these stories reveal a complicated history of women, power, jealousy, sexuality, and revenge in Japanese folklore. We’ll explore Japanese yok...

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You're listening to an Airwave Media Podcast. In January of 1915, Ernest Shackleton's ship, Endurance, became encased in the ice in the Weddle Sea. Through determination, grit, and savvy, Shackleton would lead his men through a brutal winter,

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