Handbook of Japanese Mythology

An introductory guide to the mythology of Japan-one of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of Japanese culture. 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.>

Product details

• Authors: Michael Ashkenazi
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781576074671
• ISBN: 978-1-57607-467-1
• No. of pages: 400
• Series: World Mythology; Handbooks of World Mythology; World Mythology S.; World Mythology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Regional / International studies, Other non-Christian religions, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Other religions and spiritual beliefs