Sacred Waters – How an Ancient Myth Shaped a Modern Story

Sacred Waters – How an Ancient Myth Shaped a Modern StoryThe Ainu Creation Myth: A Source of Inspiration

When I embarked on the journey to write Tsunami Dolphins, I drew deep inspiration from the Ainu creation myth, which I first encountered in Hokkaido on my first trip to Japan. The power and beauty of this ancient story, which attributes the formation of the world to the water wagtail bird and the divine spirits known as Kamuy, offered a profound lens through which I coul...