<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" version="2.0"><channel><description></description><title>Spirits, Gods and Ghosts of East Asia</title><generator>Tumblr (3.0; @ghostsofasia)</generator><link>https://ghostsofasia.tumblr.com/</link><language>en-us</language><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="http://i.imgur.com/7XlpQqP.jpg"/><itunes:summary>This podcast series represents the work of 28 students from Centre College who took "HIS 435: Spirits, Gods and Ghosts of East Asia" together in January 2017. They received no prompt or recommended categories from their instructor, and built these episodes from scratch themselves with virtually no prior audio engineering experience. These episodes represent a diverse collection of student research into broader categories of East Asian folklore and ghost tales.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Work produced by the students of Centre College</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Higher Education"/></itunes:category><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><item><title>Episode Seven: Princess Mononoke: Nature, Shintoism, and Connections to Japanese Folklore</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Group Mononoke has created a podcast that focuses on the film Princess Mononoke
 and its connection to nature, Shintoism, and Japanese folklore and 
mythological creatures. This podcast begins with a brief synopsis of the
 film and information about the Muromachi period of Japan (the time 
period that the film is set in). The podcast concludes by discussing the
 director’s interpretation of Shinto.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ia601502.us.archive.org/0/items/spiritsgodsghostsep7/spiritsgodsghostsep7.mp3"&gt;Episode Seven: Princess Mononoke: Nature, Shintoism, and Connections to Japanese Folklore&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156933344529</link><guid>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156933344529</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:07:49 -0500</pubDate><category>east asia</category><category>japan</category><category>mononoke</category><category>film</category><category>muromachi</category><category>history</category><dc:creator>Centre College</dc:creator><enclosure length="17567658" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ia601502.us.archive.org/0/items/spiritsgodsghostsep7/spiritsgodsghostsep7.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Group Mononoke has created a podcast that focuses on the film Princess Mononoke and its connection to nature, Shintoism, and Japanese folklore and mythological creatures. This podcast begins with a brief synopsis of the film and information about the Muromachi period of Japan (the time period that the film is set in). The podcast concludes by discussing the director’s interpretation of Shinto. Episode Seven: Princess Mononoke: Nature, Shintoism, and Connections to Japanese Folklore</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Group Mononoke has created a podcast that focuses on the film Princess Mononoke and its connection to nature, Shintoism, and Japanese folklore and mythological creatures. This podcast begins with a brief synopsis of the film and information about the Muromachi period of Japan (the time period that the film is set in). The podcast concludes by discussing the director’s interpretation of Shinto. Episode Seven: Princess Mononoke: Nature, Shintoism, and Connections to Japanese Folklore</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>east asia, japan, mononoke, film, muromachi, history</itunes:keywords></item><item><title>Episode Six: Yokai Parade</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This episode of the &amp;ldquo;Gods, Ghosts, and Spirits of East Asia&amp;rdquo; podcast 
series covers a group of four yokai, which are the kappa, oni, 
nurarihyon, and the kuchisake-onna. Our podcast looks at the cultural 
significance of these yokai, what context they were created into, and in
 some cases, how the yokai have changed with the culture of Japan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ia601501.us.archive.org/28/items/spiritsgodsghostsep6/spiritsgodsghostsep6.mp3"&gt;Episode Six: Yokai Parade&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156902567569</link><guid>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156902567569</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:51:17 -0500</pubDate><category>yokai</category><category>japan</category><category>ghosts</category><category>folklore</category><category>culture</category><dc:creator>Centre College</dc:creator><enclosure length="27444106" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ia601501.us.archive.org/28/items/spiritsgodsghostsep6/spiritsgodsghostsep6.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This episode of the &amp;ldquo;Gods, Ghosts, and Spirits of East Asia&amp;rdquo; podcast series covers a group of four yokai, which are the kappa, oni, nurarihyon, and the kuchisake-onna. Our podcast looks at the cultural significance of these yokai, what context they were created into, and in some cases, how the yokai have changed with the culture of Japan. Episode Six: Yokai Parade</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><itunes:summary>This episode of the &amp;ldquo;Gods, Ghosts, and Spirits of East Asia&amp;rdquo; podcast series covers a group of four yokai, which are the kappa, oni, nurarihyon, and the kuchisake-onna. Our podcast looks at the cultural significance of these yokai, what context they were created into, and in some cases, how the yokai have changed with the culture of Japan. Episode Six: Yokai Parade</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>yokai, japan, ghosts, folklore, culture</itunes:keywords></item><item><title>Episode Five: Dragons and Snakes: East Asian Folklore and Beyond</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This installment of the “Gods, Ghost, and Spirits of East Asia” podcast 
series focuses on the representation of dragons and snakes in Japanese 
folklore, the meaning behind this symbolism, and the context found 
within Chinese and Japanese history and culture. You will hear in depth 
discussion of the role of snakes and dragons in Chinese and Japanese 
culture from Caitlin Johnson with historical context from Sili Wu. Tales
 and the themes of gender, power, and sexuality will be discussed by 
Christina Stoler with Sili Wu providing historical context. Moderation 
and questions will be provided by host, William Sarros.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ia601504.us.archive.org/19/items/spiritsgodsghostsep5/spiritsgodsghostsep5.mp3"&gt;Episode Five: Dragons and Snakes: East Asian Folklore and Beyond&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156770634414</link><guid>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156770634414</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:08:24 -0500</pubDate><category>china</category><category>japan</category><category>snakes</category><category>dragons</category><category>folklore</category><dc:creator>Centre College</dc:creator><enclosure length="26207293" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ia601504.us.archive.org/19/items/spiritsgodsghostsep5/spiritsgodsghostsep5.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This installment of the “Gods, Ghost, and Spirits of East Asia” podcast series focuses on the representation of dragons and snakes in Japanese folklore, the meaning behind this symbolism, and the context found within Chinese and Japanese history and culture. You will hear in depth discussion of the role of snakes and dragons in Chinese and Japanese culture from Caitlin Johnson with historical context from Sili Wu. Tales and the themes of gender, power, and sexuality will be discussed by Christina Stoler with Sili Wu providing historical context. Moderation and questions will be provided by host, William Sarros. Episode Five: Dragons and Snakes: East Asian Folklore and Beyond</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><itunes:summary>This installment of the “Gods, Ghost, and Spirits of East Asia” podcast series focuses on the representation of dragons and snakes in Japanese folklore, the meaning behind this symbolism, and the context found within Chinese and Japanese history and culture. You will hear in depth discussion of the role of snakes and dragons in Chinese and Japanese culture from Caitlin Johnson with historical context from Sili Wu. Tales and the themes of gender, power, and sexuality will be discussed by Christina Stoler with Sili Wu providing historical context. Moderation and questions will be provided by host, William Sarros. Episode Five: Dragons and Snakes: East Asian Folklore and Beyond</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>china, japan, snakes, dragons, folklore</itunes:keywords></item><item><title>Episode Four: Death Prepares for a Festival</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This podcast discusses the story of “The
 Star Weaver and the Cowherd” which is a popular story found in both 
Chinese and Japanese cultures.  It is not only a story for 
entertainment, but one that showcases Chinese marriage structures 
throughout its history. The story also shows insight into the process of
 integration of Chinese culture into Japan. One story that serves many 
functions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ia601508.us.archive.org/11/items/spiritsgodsghostsep4/spiritsgodsghostsep4.mp3"&gt;Episode Four: Death Prepares for a Festival&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156768817454</link><guid>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156768817454</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:16:49 -0500</pubDate><category>china</category><category>japan</category><category>tanabata</category><category>qixi</category><category>holiday</category><category>star weaver</category><dc:creator>Centre College</dc:creator><enclosure length="30153873" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ia601508.us.archive.org/11/items/spiritsgodsghostsep4/spiritsgodsghostsep4.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This podcast discusses the story of “The Star Weaver and the Cowherd” which is a popular story found in both Chinese and Japanese cultures.  It is not only a story for entertainment, but one that showcases Chinese marriage structures throughout its history. The story also shows insight into the process of integration of Chinese culture into Japan. One story that serves many functions. Episode Four: Death Prepares for a Festival</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><itunes:summary>This podcast discusses the story of “The Star Weaver and the Cowherd” which is a popular story found in both Chinese and Japanese cultures.  It is not only a story for entertainment, but one that showcases Chinese marriage structures throughout its history. The story also shows insight into the process of integration of Chinese culture into Japan. One story that serves many functions. Episode Four: Death Prepares for a Festival</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>china, japan, tanabata, qixi, holiday, star weaver</itunes:keywords></item><item><title>Episode Three: Everyday Confucianism: Confucian Influences on Social Interaction in Heian and Kamakura Japan</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Henry
 Hawkins, Jacob Cooper, Maddy Coleman, Madison Rice, and Will Vineyard 
discuss the significant relationship between Confucian ideology and how 
people in Heian and Kamakura Japan treated elderly people, acted towards
 their parents, indulged in or avoided lust and desire, and looked at 
women and women's’ roles in society. Using stories written during these 
two time periods along with the Confucian&lt;i&gt; Analects &lt;/i&gt;we establish this relationship between Confucianism and Heian and Kamakura Japan. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ia601503.us.archive.org/3/items/spiritsgodsghostsep3/spiritsgodsghostsep3.mp3"&gt;Episode Three: Everyday Confucianism: Confucian Influences on Social Interaction in Heian and Kamakura Japan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156723337834</link><guid>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156723337834</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 13:42:58 -0500</pubDate><category>confucianism</category><category>folklore</category><category>gender</category><category>japan</category><category>china</category><dc:creator>Centre College</dc:creator><enclosure length="16554458" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ia601503.us.archive.org/3/items/spiritsgodsghostsep3/spiritsgodsghostsep3.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Henry Hawkins, Jacob Cooper, Maddy Coleman, Madison Rice, and Will Vineyard discuss the significant relationship between Confucian ideology and how people in Heian and Kamakura Japan treated elderly people, acted towards their parents, indulged in or avoided lust and desire, and looked at women and women's’ roles in society. Using stories written during these two time periods along with the Confucian Analects we establish this relationship between Confucianism and Heian and Kamakura Japan. Episode Three: Everyday Confucianism: Confucian Influences on Social Interaction in Heian and Kamakura Japan</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><itunes:summary>Henry Hawkins, Jacob Cooper, Maddy Coleman, Madison Rice, and Will Vineyard discuss the significant relationship between Confucian ideology and how people in Heian and Kamakura Japan treated elderly people, acted towards their parents, indulged in or avoided lust and desire, and looked at women and women's’ roles in society. Using stories written during these two time periods along with the Confucian Analects we establish this relationship between Confucianism and Heian and Kamakura Japan. Episode Three: Everyday Confucianism: Confucian Influences on Social Interaction in Heian and Kamakura Japan</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>confucianism, folklore, gender, japan, china</itunes:keywords></item><item><title>Episode Two: Buddha Got Back</title><description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of “Gods, Ghosts, and Spirits of East Asia”, Group Two 
discusses Buddhism and Buddhist themes that connect a Chinese tale and a
 Japanese tale. These tales come from the Tang Dynasty period of China 
(618-907 C.E.) and the Nara to Kamakura period in Japan (800-1300 C.E.) 
and are “The Crazy Bookworm” from Chinese Ghost and Love Stories and “The Invisible Man” from Japanese Tales.
   The tales also had underlying themes of preexisting ideologies and 
religions from the respective countries, which are some interesting 
talking points in the podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ia601500.us.archive.org/27/items/spiritsgodsghostsep2/spiritsgodsghostsep2.mp3"&gt;Episode Two: Buddha Got Back&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156717547074</link><guid>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156717547074</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:38:16 -0500</pubDate><category>ghosts</category><category>eastasia</category><category>buddhism</category><dc:creator>Centre College</dc:creator><enclosure length="21331389" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ia601500.us.archive.org/27/items/spiritsgodsghostsep2/spiritsgodsghostsep2.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of “Gods, Ghosts, and Spirits of East Asia”, Group Two discusses Buddhism and Buddhist themes that connect a Chinese tale and a Japanese tale. These tales come from the Tang Dynasty period of China (618-907 C.E.) and the Nara to Kamakura period in Japan (800-1300 C.E.) and are “The Crazy Bookworm” from Chinese Ghost and Love Stories and “The Invisible Man” from Japanese Tales.   The tales also had underlying themes of preexisting ideologies and religions from the respective countries, which are some interesting talking points in the podcast. Episode Two: Buddha Got Back</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><itunes:summary>In this episode of “Gods, Ghosts, and Spirits of East Asia”, Group Two discusses Buddhism and Buddhist themes that connect a Chinese tale and a Japanese tale. These tales come from the Tang Dynasty period of China (618-907 C.E.) and the Nara to Kamakura period in Japan (800-1300 C.E.) and are “The Crazy Bookworm” from Chinese Ghost and Love Stories and “The Invisible Man” from Japanese Tales.   The tales also had underlying themes of preexisting ideologies and religions from the respective countries, which are some interesting talking points in the podcast. Episode Two: Buddha Got Back</itunes:summary><itunes:keywords>ghosts, eastasia, buddhism</itunes:keywords></item><item><title>Episode One: Introduction</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This is a short introduction to the podcast series by the instructor.
 I wanted to share my gratitude to the students, and I must say I am 
extremely proud of the work they have done.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please have a look around the site to read some of the great content 
the students produced as they worked on these podcasts. If you would 
like to know more about our class, please feel free to &lt;a href="mailto:john.harney@centre.edu"&gt;contact me&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ia801509.us.archive.org/13/items/spiritsgodsghostsep1/spiritsgodsghostsep1.mp3"&gt;Episode One: Introduction&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156461259894</link><guid>https://www.tumblr.com/ghostsofasia/156461259894</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:14:12 -0500</pubDate><dc:creator>Centre College</dc:creator><enclosure length="3095450" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://ia801509.us.archive.org/13/items/spiritsgodsghostsep1/spiritsgodsghostsep1.mp3"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This is a short introduction to the podcast series by the instructor. I wanted to share my gratitude to the students, and I must say I am extremely proud of the work they have done. Please have a look around the site to read some of the great content the students produced as they worked on these podcasts. If you would like to know more about our class, please feel free to contact me. Episode One: Introduction</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Centre College</itunes:author><itunes:summary>This is a short introduction to the podcast series by the instructor. I wanted to share my gratitude to the students, and I must say I am extremely proud of the work they have done. Please have a look around the site to read some of the great content the students produced as they worked on these podcasts. If you would like to know more about our class, please feel free to contact me. Episode One: Introduction</itunes:summary></item></channel></rss>