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From its early stories of gods, monsters, and mischievous mythical
creatures to its more grounded recountings of historical events,
this classic collection of the first literary efforts of the
Japanese people is the preeminent source of knowledge about
Japanese antiquity. First published in this translation in 1896,
includes a history of the Shinto, variations on the basic myths and
legends of the nation, and insight into the manners and customs of
the early Japanese. Students of folklore and comparative religion
as well as those of Japanese history will find this an invaluable
resource. British Japanologist and diplomat WILLIAM GEORGE ASTON
(1841-1911) was one of the first Europeans to acquire a working
understanding of the Japanese language. He served in Japan and
Korea in a variety of diplomatic posts, and authored, among other
works, Shinto: The Way of the Gods and A History of Japanese
Literature.
From its early stories of gods, monsters, and mischievous mythical
creatures to its more grounded recountings of historical events,
this classic collection of the first literary efforts of the
Japanese people is the preeminent source of knowledge about
Japanese antiquity. First published in this translation in 1896,
includes a history of the Shinto, variations on the basic myths and
legends of the nation, and insight into the manners and customs of
the early Japanese. Students of folklore and comparative religion
as well as those of Japanese history will find this an invaluable
resource. British Japanologist and diplomat WILLIAM GEORGE ASTON
(1841-1911) was one of the first Europeans to acquire a working
understanding of the Japanese language. He served in Japan and
Korea in a variety of diplomatic posts, and authored, among other
works, Shinto: The Way of the Gods and A History of Japanese
Literature.
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Shinto (Hardcover)
W. G Aston
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.
From its early stories of gods, monsters, and mischievous mythical
creatures to its more grounded recountings of historical events,
this classic collection of the first literary efforts of the
Japanese people is the preeminent source of knowledge about
Japanese antiquity. First published in this translation in 1896,
includes a history of the Shinto, variations on the basic myths and
legends of the nation, and insight into the manners and customs of
the early Japanese. Students of folklore and comparative religion
as well as those of Japanese history will find this an invaluable
resource. British Japanologist and diplomat WILLIAM GEORGE ASTON
(1841-1911) was one of the first Europeans to acquire a working
understanding of the Japanese language. He served in Japan and
Korea in a variety of diplomatic posts, and authored, among other
works, Shinto: The Way of the Gods and A History of Japanese
Literature.
From its early stories of gods, monsters, and mischievous mythical
creatures to its more grounded recountings of historical events,
this classic collection of the first literary efforts of the
Japanese people is the preeminent source of knowledge about
Japanese antiquity. First published in this translation in 1896,
includes a history of the Shinto, variations on the basic myths and
legends of the nation, and insight into the manners and customs of
the early Japanese. Students of folklore and comparative religion
as well as those of Japanese history will find this an invaluable
resource. British Japanologist and diplomat WILLIAM GEORGE ASTON
(1841-1911) was one of the first Europeans to acquire a working
understanding of the Japanese language. He served in Japan and
Korea in a variety of diplomatic posts, and authored, among other
works, Shinto: The Way of the Gods and A History of Japanese
Literature.
This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the
World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important
historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come
from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject
produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a
discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the
subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the
Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the
book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous
generations.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
1905. This work comprises an outline theory of the origin and
earlier stages of the development of religion, prepared with
special reference to the Shinto evidence. Contents: Materials for
the Study of Shinto; General Features-Personification; General
Features-Deification of Men; General Features-Functions of Gods,
etc.; Myth; The Mythical Narrative; The Pantheon-Nature-Deities;
The Pantheon-Man-Deities; The Priesthood; Worship; Morals, Law and
Purity; Ceremonial; Magic, Divination, Inspiration; and Decay of
Shinto. Modern Sects.
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