Sunday, May 20, 2018

Weekend Round-Up: An Ancient Greek Mechanism, The Supernatural Side Of Tsunamis, And That Cruise Ship Life

Ghosts Of The Tsunami – London Review Of Books

In 2011, the fourth most powerful earthquake ever recorded occurred off the coast of Japan. The resulting tsunami killed 20,000 people and caused a Level 7 nuclear accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. But it had spiritual repercussions as well. Supernatural phenomena began to occur at a dizzying rate, and overwhelmed victims of spirit possession began to pour into Buddhist temples, seeking help. This phenomenon, deeply rooted in Japanese culture, was reported in Richard Lloyd Parry’s 2015 book, Ghosts Of The Tsunami. 

– Jack Forster, Editor-in-Chief



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