matthewmeyer

matthewmeyer, 3 months ago to yokai

While kitsune are usually associated with Shinto and the god Inari, silver and gold foxes (known as ginko and kinko, or gingitsune and kingitsune) are servants of Dakini, a Buddhist goddess.

Learn more at https://yokai.com/kinko and https://yokai.com/ginko

#yokai #kitsune #fox #folklore #japan #shinto #buddhism #illustration #art

matthewmeyer, 4 months ago to yokai

Did you miss out on my latest Kickstarter?

No worries, the Backerkit pre-order store is now live!
You can pre-order my newest book, and pick up copies of my other books and other great add-ons!

Visit https://dragon.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/ to become a backer!

#yokai #books #artwork #folklore #japan #illustration #fantasy #monsters #dragon #mythology

matthewmeyer, 4 months ago to yokai

Have you ever seen a giant fish with a beard? If so, it might have been a divine messenger from the gods!

Ryūgū no tsukai are sent by the gods to deliver important prophecies to mankind.
Read more at https://yokai.com/ryuuguunotsukai/ and check out my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theyokaiguy

#yokai #mermaid #japan #folklore #fish #illustration

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to random

Only 12 hours left to go on my #Kickstarter! ⛩️🐉🧜‍♀️

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

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matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to random

Happy New Year!

2024 is the Year of the Dragon! 🐉
The Palace of the Dragon King is coming out this year!

Coincidence? Yes...
But you should still back this project on #Kickstarter!

Become a backer now before time runs out!
Click here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to random

Just five days left to back The Palace of the Dragon King on #Kickstarter!

Dragons, mermaids, and monsters are waiting for you. And backers can have their name printed in the book!

Join here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to random

Guys! There's only one week left to back The Palace of the Dragon King on #Kickstarter!
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That means only one week left to have your name printed in the book as a backer!
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Don't miss out! Backs us here! -> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to yokai

Happy holidays everyone!

There's just over one week left to back The Palace of the Dragon King on #Kickstarter!

My fifth illustrated encyclopedia features over 100 #yokai, including the #dragon king, his royal court, #mermaids, and dozens of other #Japanese #monsters!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to random

Learn more about the Servants of Ryūgū Poster that's a part of my latest #Kickstarter on today's update! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king/posts/3991064

Imagine how much combined protection from epidemics you'll get from 26 different prophetic mermaids on a single giant poster!

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to random

How many Japanese #mermaid species can you name?

If you back my #Kickstarter for The Palace of the Dragon King, you'll never again be embarrassed with no answer when someone asks you this!

Join now --> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to yokai

If you ever needed a reason not to trust half-naked women who appear deep in the mountains, I've got you covered!

Read about today's yokai: yamahime!
https://yokai.com/yamahime/

Support my work on Patreon here!
https://www.patreon.com/theyokaiguy

#yokai #mountain #folklore #japan #vampire #monster #art #illustration

matthewmeyer, 5 months ago to japanese

Did you know...?

If you back The Palace of the Dragon King on #Kickstarter, you can have your name listed in the book as a backer, as proof that you helped kickstart this awesome encyclopedia of #Japanese #myths and #folklore!

Back it now! → https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 6 months ago to random

Folks! There's just over 24 hours left to become an EARLY BIRD backer for The Palace of the Dragon King on #Kickstarter ! Don't miss your chance to get FREE yokai postcards with your pledge!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 6 months ago to random

The Palace of the Dragon King is now a #ProjectWeLove on #Kickstarter

Thanks everyone for helping us smash past 1800% funding overnight!

Join the project here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

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matthewmeyer, 6 months ago to random

We launched our #Kickstarter and passed 100% funding in under two minutes! Faster than I can keep up with social media!

Check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

matthewmeyer, 6 months ago to random

The Palace of the Dragon King launches on December first at midnight Japan Standard Time. Just over 12 hours away!

Sign up for a notification here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

The Dragon King is waiting for you!

matthewmeyer, 6 months ago to yokai

Guys, it's happening! In just a few days!

Save your bookmarks and set your notifications: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/osarusan/the-palace-of-the-dragon-king

#kickstarter #yokai #folklore #japan #books #dragon #mythology #art #illustration

matthewmeyer, 6 months ago to yokai

You all liked yanagi onna so much that I thought I'd introduce you to her older sister...
https://yokai.com/yanagibabaa/

Stay away from willow trees, folks! They are not nice!

Subscribe for more yokai: https://patreon.com/theyokaiguy

#yokai #willow #tree #monster #hag #folklore #japan #illustration #art #mastoart

matthewmeyer, 6 months ago to yokai

"Enchanted by Yokai Monsters" will be rebroadcast on NHK World (online) next week. Don't miss it!

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/directtalk/20231120/2105011/

#yokai #japan #folklore #NHK #monster