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Princess Mononoke

Hayao Miyazaki

A young prince marked by a deadly curse sets off on a journey to heal not only his body, but a world torn between human ambition and nature's wrath. In a land where gods take the form of wolves and boars, and iron smoke chokes ancient forests, he meets a fierce forest girl raised by wolves and a powerful woman leading a town of survivors. Caught between their war, he seeks peace, understanding, and balance. As battles rage and a sacred spirit falls, the land trembles—but from the ashes rises a fragile hope. This is a story of transformation, where healing begins the moment hearts learn to listen.

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Ashitaka / æʃɪˈtɑːkə /noun

Ashitaka

Ashitaka is a central character in Princess Mononoke.

Princess MononokeStudio Ghibli

curse / kɜːrs /noun

A malignant spell or affliction

Ashitaka suffers from a curse.

afflictionhexjinxspell

spirits / ˈspɪrɪts /noun

incorporeal beings, often associated with nature, that are believed to have supernatural powers

forest spirits

ghostsdeitiessupernatural beings

creatures / ˈkriːtʃərz /noun

living beings

There were many creatures in the forest.

animalsbeingslife forms

wise / waɪz /adjective

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement

She was wise beyond her years.

intelligentshrewdastute

angered / ˈæŋɡər /verb

to make someone angry

This angered the spirits of nature.

enrageinfuriateirritate

a boar / ə bɔːr /noun

A tusked Eurasian wild pig (Sus scrofa)

The boar charged through the forest.

pighogsow

fought / fɔːt /verb

engaged in a struggle or conflict

She fought bravely.

battledcontendedstruggled

began / bɪˈɡɪn /verb

To start doing something

They began to fight back.

commenceinitiate

strength / ˈstrɛŋθ /noun

the quality or state of being physically strong

She showed great strength during the crisis.

powermightforce

raised / reɪzd /verb

Brought up or nurtured

San was raised by wolves.

rearednurturedbrought up

unclouded / ʌnˈklaʊdɪd /adjective

Not obscured or made opaque by something

His vision was unclouded.

clearunobscured

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