Enma: The King of Hell | The Eight Levels of Hell | Japanese Mythology Explained | ASMR Stories

In this video we're going to talk about Enma (Enma Diao) the King of Hell and the Eight levels of Hell from Japanese Mythology / Japanese Buddhist Mythology. We'll talk about the Origins, their characteristics and roles, their connection to one another, their influence in Japanese culture, and much more! Grab some popcorn and enjoy. 🍿 This is The story of Enma, the King of Hell, from Japanese Mythology Explained Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:10 Enma 00:59 Origins 02:36 Appearance, Roles, Responsibilities 06:14 Compared to Izanami and Yomi 08:20 The Eight Levels of Jigoku (Hell) 16:40 Ono no Takamura 18:40 Gozu and Mezu 19:56 Myths and Legends Involving Enma. 20:05 Akihiro 21:32 The Compassion of Enma 22:55 Prayers, Rituals, Festivals in Honor of Enma. 24:34 Conclusion 26:03 Outro