Peachy Koi

Peachy Koi

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Peachy Koi episodes

  • E06 Susanoo Vs Orochi

    Episode 6 joins Susanoo after he his thrown out of the heavens. Susanoo travels the lands in search of an entrance to Yominokuni where he discovers a family in need of help. He decides to help them in exchange for their daughter. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future!

    List of God Names

    アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun

    スサノオ              Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean

    アシナズチ           Ashinazuchi - A God and the father of Kushinadahime

    オオヤママツノカミ  Ooyamamatsunokami - Ashinazuchi's father

    テナズチ               Tenazuchi - Wife of Ashinazuchi

    クシナダヒメ        Kushinadahime - Daughter of Ashinazuchi and Susanoo's prize

    ヤマタニオロチ     Yamatani Orochi - A multi-headed snake-like creature

    Terms

    ヒノカワ - A river 

    アメノムラカノノツルギ Amenomurakanonotsurugi - A sword name

    クサナギノツルギ  - Kusanaginotsurugi - A future name of the sword that Susanoo finds

    古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.

    日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology.

    Book list

    日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa

    (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    9 min
  • EP05 The Day the Sun Went Out

    Join Peachy Koi for another summary of a Japanese story. I cover the story of Amenoiwato, a famous story in Japanese that tells the tale of the time Amaterasu went into hiding from her brother, Susanoo. The story is filled with characters and various Gods who hatch a plan to lure Amaterasu out of hiding and back into her rightful position as ruler of the Heavens. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future!

    List of God Names

    イザナギ              Izanagi

    イザナミ              Izanami

    アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun

    スサノオ              Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean

    オモイカネ          Omoikane - a God that leads the plan to help Amaterasu

    タカミムスビ       Takamimusubi

    アマツラマラ       Amatsuramara - a smithing God

    タマモヤ              Tamamoya - a God of jewels

    フトダマ              Futodama - God of Fortune Telling

    カミムスビ           Kamimusubi

    アメノコヤネ       Amenokoyane - God of prayer

    タジカラオ          Tajikarao 

    アメノウズメ       Amenouzume - God of entertainment

    Terms

    アメノヤスカワ    Amenoyasukawa - A river in the heavens

    アメノカグヤマ    Amenokaguyama - a place in the heavens

    古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. 

    日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology.  

    Book list 

    日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa

    (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    12 min
  • E04 Susanoo and Amaterasu

    In this episode, I talk about Susanoo and Amaterasu's first major interaction. This story focuses mostly around Susanoo and his impetuous behavior as depicted in his first major appearance in mythology. However, Susanoo is portrayed as many things, which we will see in coming weeks. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so! If you would like to get into contact with me with just a comment or question, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or https://anchor.fm/peachykoi . I will consider some social media options in the future! 

    List of God Names 

    イザナギ              Izanagi 

    イザナミ              Izanami 

    アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun 

    ツクヨミ              Tsukuyomi - God of the moon 

    スサノオ               Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean 

    アメノマナイ        Amenomani - A well in the heavens 

    Terms 

    古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories. 日本書記               Nihon Shoki - Another alternative depiction of Japanese mythology.  Book list 日本の神話 Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa 

    (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten. 現代語古事記 Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.

    12 min
  • E03 The Birth of Night and Day - Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi
    After Izanagi comes back from the underworld, he cleanses himself, and when he does three new gods that will continue to play a major role in Japan's development are born. Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susanoo are perhaps three of the most famous Gods from Japanese mythology, especially among foreigners. This is the story of when they were born and the story of Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi's interaction with one another. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so!
    List of God Names
    イザナギ              Izanagi
    イザナミ              Izanami
    アマテラス           Amaterasu - Goddess of the sun
    ツクヨミ              Tsukuyomi - God of the moon
    スサノオ               Susanoo - God of the sea and ocean
    ウケモチノカミ     Ukemochinokami - God of food
    Terms
    古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
    出雲                      Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains.
    黄泉の国               Yominokuni - The Japanese name for the underworld
    Book list
    日本の神話
    Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten.
    現代語古事記
    Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
    13 min
  • E02 Japanese Mythology - The Japanese Underworld
    This episode continues the journey into the Japanese mythology where the first episode leaves off. With Izanami gone, Izanagi sets out to find her and his trip takes him to the underworld. In this episode, I walk you through the story as well as comment on some similarly structured stories that you probably know. I also explain the meaning behind this story and what it meant for the development of the country.Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so!
    List of God Names
    イザナギ              Izanagi
    イザナミ              Izanami
    Terms
    古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
    出雲                     Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains.
    黄泉平坂               Yomotsuhirasaka - The entrance that descends down into the underworld, located in Shimane prefecture.
    黄泉の国               Yominokuni - The Japanese name for the underworld
    雷神                      Raijin - The name of a God, in the case of these stories, they seem to be a malevolent God.
    Book list
    日本の神話
    Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten.
    現代語古事記
    Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
    11 min
  • E01 Izanagi and Izanami - Birthing Gods and Country
    The first episode of the Peachy Koi podcast starts our journey into Japanese mythology by exploring the birth of the country. The story starts with the appearance of the world and the gods and then shifts to follow the story of Izanagi and Izanami as they work to make Japan a prosperous country. Included below is a list of names of Gods and Japanese terms that have appeared in this podcast as well as references to the works that I used to help make this podcast available to you. The works are in Japanese, but if you can read Japanese and would like to support the original authors, I highly recommend doing so!
    List of God Names
    アメノミナカヌシ Amenominakanushi
    タカミムスビ　    Takamimusubi
    カミムスビ           Kamimusubi
    イザナギ              Izanagi
    イザナミ              Izanami
    Terms
    古事記                  Kojiki - "The book of ancient matters" - Commissioned by Empress Genmei in the early 700's and contains the original stories.
    アメノウキハシ     Amenoukihashi - The bridge that connects the heaven and the earth.
    アメノボク            Amenoboku - The jewel encrusted spear given to Izanagi and Izanami.
    出雲                      Izumo - A heavily spiritual place in Shimane prefecture in Japan where Izanagi takes Izanami's remains.
    Book list
    日本の神話
    Matsutani, M. (2001). Nihon no shinwa (3rd ed.). Tokyo: Norashoten.
    現代語古事記
    Takeda, T. (2011). Gendaigokojiki. Tokyo: Gakkennpurasu.
    12 min

About Peachy Koi

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Peachy Koi is a podcast that aims to bring Japanese mythology and folk tale knowledge directly to the listener. We explore all kinds of Japanese stories covering gods, creatures, demons, fruits, fish and everything else that the Japanese culture has integrated of its time period. Take a look at the podcasts and I hope you like them.