241: Crane Wife

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the past, we’ve talked about bird husbands and seal wives, but today we’re diving deep into Animal Spouses with the Japanese folk tale, the Crane Wife!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Content Warning:</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode contains conversations about or mentions of animal endangerment/death, abusive relationships, arranged/forced marriages, illness, urination, pregnancy, childbirth, blinding, rape, sexual assault, child abandonment, sex, bestiality, and virginity. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Housekeeping</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Recommendation</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: This week, Amanda recommends</span> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/adlp/leverageredemption?ref=IMDBTV_ACQ_PSR_TTL_LVG_zzz_GdUKxnkvc_c524020815558_s"> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leverage: Redemption</span></em></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Books</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at</span> <a href= "http://spiritspodcast.com/books"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">spiritspodcast.com/books</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Call to Action</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: Check out</span> <a href= "https://www.jointhepartypod.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Join the Party</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">: A collaborative storytelling and roleplaying podcast, powered by the rules of Dungeons and Dragons. It’s a party, and you’re invited! Search for Join the Party in your podcast app, or go to</span> <a href= "https://www.jointhepartypod.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">jointhepartypod.com</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p> <p><span style="font