Pinktentacle published [1] images from the series of namazu-e (lit. “catfish pictures”) that was realized in the 19th century after the Great Ansei Earthquake. “These prints featured depictions of mythical giant catfish (namazu) who, according to popular legend, caused earthquakes by thrashing about in their underground lairs.”
Japan: Earthquake catfish prints
· Written by Scilla Alecci
Categories: East Asia, Japan, Arts & Culture, Citizen Media, Disaster