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Episode 287 - The Drunken Demon
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2019
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Description
This week, we're taking a look at a specific oni tale, and probably the most famous one; the story of the Demon King of Mt. Oe, Shuten Doji. What's his story? How did he get punked by five of Japan's most famous warriors? And why are we still talking about him so many years later?
Released:
May 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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