Tag Archives: Shioda Nobuyuki

Selected Translations from: Shin Megami Tensei IV Final/Apocalypse Official World Setting Collection + Journey Towards the World of Mythology

Posted on August 12, 2016 by dijeh

Selected Translations from: Shin Megami Tensei IV Final/Apocalypse Official World Setting Collection + Journey Towards the World of Mythology (真・女神転生IV FINAL 公式設定資料集+神話世界への旅) Scans and HQ rips kindly provided by eirikrjs and primaeros. Lots of thanks to the Megaten community! c: See more (and … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Eleventh Topic:The Birth of Humans and the Birth of Gods

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

Wow, a translation. Today’s topic talks about myths concerning the birth of mankind or the world in general and collects and compares several tales from all over the world, finding several interesting common points. The birth of gods is also … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Tenth Topic: Chironnup and Ainu Mythology

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

Another topic for today, which is more history than mythology but still really interesting. It’s also a long summary of the original inhabitants of Japan, from their very first appearances, fighting the children of gods and humans alike. First topic … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Ninth Topic: Taotie and the Myths of China

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

It’s been a while since the previous topic, but anyway, today we have the mysterious Taotie and some of China’s (seemingly lacking) mythology. Mysterious because no one actually knows what’s up with that motif and whether it actually represents anything … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Eighth Topic: Sukunahikona and the Mythology of the Powers in Ancient Japan

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

A topic that’s short but full of information today, fit for the tiny and knowledgeable deity Sukunahikona. Featuring a lot of dubious genealogy talk and power struggles in ancient Japan. First topic –  Monotheism and Polytheism Second topic – Dagda … Continue reading →

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Character Trailers for SMT4F

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

Anonymous asked: Could you translate the character trailers for SMT4 Final from youtube please? I really want to know what they are saying. The trailers were short and I had free time, so here you go. Take note that I … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Seventh Topic: Odin and Germanic Deities

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

It’s no news that I’m seriously bad at respecting deadlines, especially the ones set by me, so here’s a really belated SMT4F topic about Odin and the many things he could do. First topic –  Monotheism and Polytheism Second topic … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Sixth Topic: Miroku and the Concept of Salvation in Buddhism

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

This one’s for the anon who was asking me to finish the SMT4F topics. Today we have Maitreya (or Miroku Bosatsu) and parallels/links to Judaism, Christianity and our favourite god Mitra/Mithra. First topic –  Monotheism and Polytheism Second topic – … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Fifth Topic: Medusa and Greek Mythology

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

2015 ended with a Megaten translation, so it’s only natural for 2016 to start the same way. Before getting to Medusa’s story Shioda Nobuyuki takes us on a rather interesting travel between myth and history, from the beginning of the … Continue reading →

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SMTIVF Fourth Topic: Mysticism and Satan

Posted on August 8, 2016 by dijeh

Ending the year on a high note, here’s another SMT4F topic. Another interesting article, discussingMysticism and its relations to Satan, heresies and the Demiurge. First topic –  Monotheism and Polytheism Second topic – Dagda and Celtic Mythology Third topic – Krishna … Continue reading →

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