Arguably the most famous prayer uttered to Hachiman-ōkami is that of Nasu no Yoichi at the Battle of Yashima in 1185. Taunted by one of the Heike men on that clan's boats, who waved around a fan with a sun disc on it, Yoichi prayed to Hachiman-sama to help him land the shot. 🧵

Folks, we want to bring your attention to the work of @cerise-pomme.bsky.social in illustrating the Shinto pantheon with patient care. Give her a follow and ask her questions about her process!

Happy Setsubun, everyone! Remember to cast out ill fortune in all its forms and welcome the good!

We're back! In which @riversidewings.bsky.social and @inkweaver.bsky.social attempt to remake the first episode, hopefully more artfully and with higher sound quality: open.spotify.com/episode/1RxQ...

Hi everyone-- we've got a new episode dropping later today!

It's Kannazuki, folks, and you know what that means!

Now sitting for a podcast recording!

Folks, we are sitting down imminently for a new episode of Cleyera, in which we will attempt a rerecording of the very first episode. We welcome any questions about Shinto you may wish to send our way.

This episode helped me understand what I saw when I visited Kanda Myojin Shrine.

Where on earth have we been? Never mind that, let's talk about Shinto shrines, shrine architecture, and robots that pull fortunes. #CleyeraPodcast Episode 15 is "Chozu Your Adventure." #Shinto #podcasts #JapaneseHistory

Arguably the most famous prayer uttered to Hachiman-ōkami is that of Nasu no Yoichi at the Battle of Yashima in 1185. Taunted by one of the Heike men on that clan's boats, who waved around a fan with a sun disc on it, Yoichi prayed to Hachiman-sama to help him land the shot. 🧵

I… came across someone on Threads claiming to walk the path of “Gongen Yose Miko” who was also claiming they teach Shinto, and for anyone with a real background in Shinto, this was the biggest headache I’ve ever participated in I feel stressed, but I also feel like this is a reminder to Be Careful

#Shinto They are their own beings. Learn their native names and say hello yes, but remember they are different. This was something that came up in attempt to record @cleyerapodcast.bsky.social last night with @riversidewings.bsky.social but had to be cut.

WELL. We have just recorded Cleyera Episode 15!

Okami as a series has covered much of the Kojiki already. What do you think it will be drawing from in the sequel? We've got some theories, but we're curious to hear what you think.

We are SO back. #Screaming #Okami

As with the incident with the influencer doing pullups on a torii, we feel obliged to say again: when you visit Japan, please treat torii with respect. This is the gate of a sacred space, not a theme park.

goodness, thank you all for the new follows! We're glad to see you with us. We'll be sitting down for a new episode of Cleyera soon, but in the meanwhile, remember, please pass along any questions on Shinto that you may have, and we'll be glad to answer them as able!

Okay, so I guess I should say something about my religious practice Hey yeah, I practice Inari Shinko, I'm a member of Shusse Inari Shrine of America, found here shintoinari.org/about/, I cohost @cleyerapodcast.bsky.social with @riversidewings.bsky.social I practice Shinto with Buddhist elements

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan.⛩️ #JapanTravel #Shinto #DailyInari

A little preview of the next Cleyera, since you've all been so patient. We-- Zoe and Nyri-- belong to two different faiths that come under the umbrella of Shinto. Their shrines' architecture tends to look similar, but is not identical. What's the deal? We're here to explain.

goodness, thank you all for the new follows! We're glad to see you with us. We'll be sitting down for a new episode of Cleyera soon, but in the meanwhile, remember, please pass along any questions on Shinto that you may have, and we'll be glad to answer them as able!

Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. #JapanTravel #Shinto ⛩️

Do any of our followers (apart from our hosts) belong to a shrine faith in Shinto? Drop a comment below-- we'd love to learn more from you.

Another reminder: Shinto is an umbrella term that encompasses many shrine faiths. We (Zoe and Nyri) are an Inari ujiko and a Hachiman ujiko respectively, and while we can speak most authoritatively on our lived experience there, Shinto is a rich and diverse constellation of practices and faiths.

A reminder, dear listeners, that we believe we exist in a web of interconnection with the kamisama, nature, and other humans as part of Great Nature, in which we must work toward the building of harmony. Every one of us, no matter how small, has a part.

That feel when the gods get home from Kannazuki

"LOOK, I know it's bad news, but we don't shoot you at Fushimi Yama when you bring us our bills!"

We'd been under the assumption that the "don't do pullups on a torii" signs were memes, but we regret to inform you, dear listeners, that it is, apparently, A Thing. Please, please, show some respect and don't do pullups on torii.

Anyway, with the impending end of Kannazuki, we will be approaching the homestretch before Oshogatsu-- so, send us (Zoe and Nyri) your questions and we will answer them, between here and on air on the podcast.

I'm watching the calendar and the impending end of Kannazuki and sort of sitting on pins and needles thinking COME ON, COME ON BACK, THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE, WE NEED YOU

It's still Kannazuki but I think it might be time to start hunting for Kadomatsu parts

This is Kannazuki, so we'd be remiss if we didn't share the Tom Waits classic, "God's Away on Business."

Just a reminder that we're back on here as Cleyera at @cleyerapodcast.bsky.social and you can hit us up over there for all your Shinto-related questions

Souvenir #pennant in Japan, my collection. "出雲大社" Izumo Oyashiro Shrine, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. Izumo Taisha is one of the most important and famous Shinto shrines in Japan, which is derived from the mythology of the founding of the country. Length 70cm (27.5in). 1970s or '80s. #vintage

Yeah so uh, the gods are away on business, but we're back, kids.

We will be sitting down for this recording today, so we're re-upping this-- if you've got questions for us, please drop us a reply on here or a DM elsewhere!

One of my favorite things about talking about my religious affiliation-- as on the @cleyerapodcast.bsky.social -- is reminding people of its inherent syncretism. "I'm not a Buddhist," I often quip, "but my ujigami is."

Sometimes divine messengers confer.

Folks, we are going to be sitting soon for Episode 13, on Kannazuki, but in the meanwhile: we welcome your questions on Shinto, to add to the list and answer on-air.

Cleyera Episode 12, "Cleaning House." On harae, kegare, and walking through a giant grass ring in the middle of the year at your local shrine.

We are Cleyera, a podcast on Shinto cohosted by @riversidewings.bsky.social and @aggressiveazeri.bsky.social. Standby for more posting soon, and as ever, #Screaming!