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Culture
Why Thailand has chosen the mythical naga as its national symbol
Thailand has chosen the mythical naga serpent as its national symbol to promote the nation’s history, culture and creative economy. The Ca...
Michelle De Pacina
Onryō: the vengeful Japanese spirits that inspired ‘The Ring’ and ‘The Grudge’
If there’s one ghost who has taken on multiple incarnations in pop culture, it’s the girl from “The Ring.” The character, who seems rarely r...
Sarah Yukiko
Entertainment
HBO to Explore Asian Horror Myths in New Series ‘Folklore’
HBO will begin streaming a new anthology series that explores horror myths in Asia next month. The show, titled “Folklore,” will delve into ...
Carl Samson
Asia
5 Asian Myths That Explained Solar Eclipses
If you currently exist (and chances are you probably do), you know about the solar eclipse happening today. The celestial event happens ever...
Heather Johnson Yu
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