The Woman Diver and the Dragon Ball

A Noh play and temple chronicle, thought to have prehistoric origins in one of the oldest professions, was translated for the Shikoku Bilingual Guidebook by Akiko Takemoto and Steve McCarty. The co-author narrates this podcast, telling the heart-wrenching story of a woman's ultimate sacrifice, with an overlay of Buddhism and archetypal symbolism. After the story, some discussion questions are suggested to have listeners consider the significance of the story and the East Asian cultural value conflicts involved.