Earth Shaking Catfish and Floating Heads: Japanese Mythology and Folklore Surrounding Disasters
My Session Status
What:
Panel
When:
11:00, Sunday 9 Oct 2022
(1 hour)
Where:
Charleston Convention Center
- Panel Room 212
Japan is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, due to its geographical location, and regularly experiences a variety of natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Come explore how these natural phenomena were explained in mythology and folklore and the kami and yokai responsible.