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Episode 502 - The Age of Myth and Legend
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Sep 29, 2023
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For part 2 of our Revised Introduction to Japanese History: what do we know about the origins of Japan's imperial family? And how does that knowledge line up with the mythology built around the family's rise? Show notes here.
Released:
Sep 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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