The Descent to Yomi

In the heart of Japanese mythology lies a realm steeped in darkness and mystery—Yomi, the underworld. Imagine a world where silence reigns and the air is thick with the weight of lost memories.This is Yomi, a land where the living must tread carefully, for the boundary between life and death is fragile. Here, the River of Forgetfulness flows, guiding souls from the mortal realm into eternal rest. Crossing this river is no simple task.Aurelius and Malik take on this case in full — 5 chapters, 33 minutes, one complete story.Learn more at: https://themythologyarchive.com/mythology/descent-to-yomiThe Mythology Archive Dialogues is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures. In every episode, curators Aurelius and Malik take one myth or figure and follow it from first telling to lasting echo — one telling the story, the other pressing on what it leaves out.The Archive Network is an independent, solo-run project. Everything is free, with no ads and no paywalls. Support doesn't unlock anything; it simply keeps the work going:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportExplore this archive:https://themythologyarchive.comDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.