Short Stuff: The Killing Stone

This podcast episode delves into the intriguing legend of the Killing Stone, or Seisho Seki, located in Mount Nasu and its connection to the ancient tale of Tamamo-no-Mae, exploring how the perceptions of this rock and its associated folklore have shifted from a symbol of death to a complex narrative that highlights the evolution of Tamamo-no-Mae into a proto-feminist anti-hero within modern Japanese culture, while underscoring the enduring fascination with folklore amidst contemporary interpretations.