Yep, those sure are a lot of names and references that don't mean jack to Yang. Why does she get the impression this kid is just trying to show off how smart he is?

But, okay. Folk heroes, the historical basis for said folk heroes, and gods, but they're also manifestations of his soul. "So they're like archetypes that best represent you." She clarifies, trying to thread the needle between the information Akechi has given her as best she can. "That about right, Akechi?"