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Handbook of Japanese Mythology (Paperback, Annotated Ed)
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Handbook of Japanese Mythology (Paperback, Annotated Ed)
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Japanese gods, too numerous to count, are known collectively as
yaoyorozu-no-kamigami--the eight million. They are the cast of a
vast, complex mythology that encompasses two religions, three
cultures, and three millennia, one whose ancient deities are still
hard at work today.
Handbook of Japanese Mythology makes it easy to travel this vast
yet little-known mythological landscape. The book reveals the
origins of Japan's myths in the very different realms of Buddhism,
Shinto, and folklore, and explores related mythologies of the Ainu
and Okinawan cultures and recent myths arising from Japan's
encounters with modernization. It then offers vivid retellings of
the central Shinto and Buddhist myths, plus descriptions of major
historical figures, icons, rituals, and events.
For students or long-time enthusiasts, it is the ideal guide for
investigating Japanese reverence for the sun, the imperial family,
and the virtues of purity and loyalty. Readers will also learn why
sumo wrestlers stomp before each match, how a fussy baby creates
thunder, why Japan has a god for soccer, and much more.
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