Japanese Myths

Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside represent parallel and interdependent aspects of Japanese society, explored through ancient legend and folklore in this fascinating new book in the Flame Tree Myths and Legend series.

About the author

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Summary

Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside represent parallel and interdependent aspects of Japanese society, explored through ancient legend and folklore in this fascinating new book in the Flame Tree Myths and Legend series.

Product details

• Authors: J.K. Jackson, Jake Jackson
• Assisted by: J.K. Jackson (Editor), Jake Jackson (Editor)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9781787556898
• ISBN: 978-1-78755-689-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends; The World's Greatest Myths and Legends; World's Greatest Myths and Leg
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Mind, Body, Spirit, Japanese myths; mythology; Buddhism; Shinto; greatest myths, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales