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Japanese Mythology: A fascinating introduction to Japanese mythology, myths, and legends Kindle Edition - Now Free @ Amazon
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Japanese myth has played a crucial role in more practical aspects, notably a political and social charter. The lmbe and Takahashi families competed for the job of imperial household chef in the early ninth century. Each used their clan tales as evidence to support their assertions.
This book makes exploring this large yet little-known legendary realm simple. The book analyses comparable mythology of the Ainu and Okinawan civilizations and newer myths coming from Japan's contacts with modernity and shows the roots of Japan's myths in the very distinct domains of Shinto, Buddhism, and folklore.
In this book, you'll cover the following topics:
The book provides detailed retellings of key Shinto and Buddhist mythology and accounts of important historical individuals, symbols, rites, and events.
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Japanese myth has played a crucial role in more practical aspects, notably a political and social charter. The lmbe and Takahashi families competed for the job of imperial household chef in the early ninth century. Each used their clan tales as evidence to support their assertions.
This book makes exploring this large yet little-known legendary realm simple. The book analyses comparable mythology of the Ainu and Okinawan civilizations and newer myths coming from Japan's contacts with modernity and shows the roots of Japan's myths in the very distinct domains of Shinto, Buddhism, and folklore.
In this book, you'll cover the following topics:
- A brief Introduction
- The Making of Japan
- Japanese traditions and history
- Themes, constructs, and deities (A to Z Alphabetically)
The book provides detailed retellings of key Shinto and Buddhist mythology and accounts of important historical individuals, symbols, rites, and events.
Product details
- ASIN : B0B5LW436B
- Publisher : Mark Spurs Press (30 Jun. 2022)
- Language : English
- File size : 8521 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 103 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : B0B5N8CJXX
- Best Sellers Rank: #915 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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sorted byI just watched sanctuary on netflix so feels a good time to have a read of this.