Myths and Legends

11-Japanese Fairy Tales: Key Details (Urashima Taro, The Boy Who Drew Cats)

Oct 7, 2015
Discover two amazing and unexpected Japanese fairy tales: one about a fisherman who enters the sea kingdom and faces unexpected consequences, and another about a boy whose obsession with drawing cats leads to surprising events. Also, learn about a helpful creature who might cost you your legs if you don't appreciate his assistance. The podcast explores the dark twists and turns of these fairy tales and teases future episodes.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Urashima's Adventure in the Sea Kingdom
02:06 • 15min
3
The Cat Drawings
17:08 • 11min
4
Japanese Fairy Tales: Dark twists and surprises
28:02 • 5min
5
The Helpful and Terrifying Phonodry
32:51 • 2min