The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
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In ancient Kyoto, a Shinto scholar found himself distracted from his prayers and sought to perform a purification ritual that would cleanse him. He decided to travel to the revered Hie Shrine; walking the path alone, ignoring any distractions in his quest for balance, and never straying. But setting out for home one day, he hears desperate pleas for help. Iseult Gillespie shares the tale of mercy.
Describe the concepts of harae and kegare in your own words.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Iseult Gillespie
- Director Amir Houshang Moein
- Narrator Jack Cutmore-Scott
- Animator Amir Houshang Moein
- Art Director Amir Houshang Moein
- Storyboard Artist Amir Houshang Moein
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
- Fact-Checker Eden Girma
