Shinigami - Kami of Death - Dark Gods That Make People Want to Die - Japanese Folklore & Religion
Shinigami is a supernatural being deeply rooted in Japanese folklore and cultural mythology. Often depicted as a personification of death, a shinigami is a mysterious entity with a profound connection to the passage between life and death. They are believed to guide souls from the realm of the living to the afterlife. In appearance, a shinigami might be portrayed as a figure draped in dark robes, exuding an aura of mystery and foreboding. Some representations feature skull-like or skeletal features, emphasizing their association with mortality and the spirit world. They might wield symbolic tools like a scythe or have an ethereal, otherworldly presence. Shinigami are not always malevolent; their role varies across narratives. They can be depicted as neutral or even compassionate figures, fulfilling their duty to oversee the transition of souls from the earthly realm to the afterlife. Their presence often symbolizes the inevitability of death and the mysteries surrounding what lies beyond, adding an element of mystique and contemplation to cultural beliefs about mortality and the human condition.
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2:25 - The Death God Archetype in Eastern Traditions
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21:49 - Spirits of The Dead
23:04 - Modern Interpretation
23:39 - Outro
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