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Podcast: Vestiges After Dark
Episode: Journeys Through the Japanese Supernatural: Yurei and Yokai with JJ Johnson
Description: In this highly anticipated episode of Vestiges After Dark, we are thrilled to welcome back the esteemed JJ Johnson, a masterful storyteller and erudite scholar with an affinity for the supernatural. Drawing upon his profound knowledge of Japanese folklore, JJ will guide us through the intricate web of cultural beliefs surrounding yurei (ghosts) and yokai (monsters).Prepare to delve deep into the chilling tales of the "slit-mouthed girl" and the enigmatic JorΕgumo, the spider woman, among other fascinating entities. With JJ's rich background in both ancient Semitic and Japanese studies, listeners are guaranteed an enlightening journey through t...