Japanese Myths
Japanese Myths by J.K. Jackson, published by Flame Tree Publishing on November 25, 2019, is a deluxe edition comprising 256 pages in English. This book delves into Japan’s rich mythology, featuring a diverse array of gods, spirits, and monsters that draw from Buddhist and Shinto traditions. It explores the intricate relationship between the natural world and the imperial lineage, highlighting the roles of the warrior class and the spirits of the countryside through ancient legends and folklore.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of Japanese society as reflected in its myths and legends. The book presents a fascinating exploration of how these narratives explain the nature of the world and the heavenly status of emperors. With a focus on folklore and mythology, this edition contributes to a broader understanding of Asian literary traditions, offering insights into the cultural significance of these stories within the context of social science and literary collections.
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Japan’s mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. 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.
FLAME TREE 451. The bestselling paperback series on myths, legends, warriors, leaders and epic literature. Although Norse, Greek and Celtic mythology dominate the popular imagination in Western countries, there are so many other tradition around the world that contribute to the rich exploration of our collective past and create new perspectives on events of the past, and the lessons of the future.
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