Legend Of Baku – The Dream Eater – Was It An Ancient Supernatural Being?
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Japanese mythology, we encounter an exciting creature known as Baku, which is well-known for eating bad dreams. Baku – Mythical Creature Devouring Nightmares – 18th century, Japan. Image credit: The Met However, there is also a darker side to Baku. According to tradition, people pray to him at night to […]
First Dream Of The New Year – Japanese Hatsuyume Tradition
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Like many other ancient cultures, people in Japan have long believed dreams can foretell the future. For example, ancient Egyptians believed certain signs or events seen in dreams revealed unpredictable information about the future. The first dream of the new Year decides how the next 12 months will be, according […]