Japanese Myths, A Guide to Gods , Heroes and Spirits

The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mecha anime. While many around the world love Japans cultural exports, few are familiar with Japans unique mythology - enriched by Shinto, Buddhism and regional folklore. Mythology remains a living, evolving part of Japanese society, and the ways in which the people of Japan understand their myths are very different today even from a century ago, let alone over a millennium into the past. Offering much more than any competing overview of Japanese mythology, The Japanese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Japanese religions, culture and history, helping readers to understand the deep links between past and present in Japan, and the ways these myths live and grow. Format Inbunden (Hardback) Språk Engelska Antal sidor 224 Utgivningsdatum 2022-04-14 Förlag Thames & Hudson Ltd Illustratör/Fotograf black and white 95 Illustrations Illustrationer Printed in Pantone; 90 Illustrations, color Dimensioner 196 x 129 x 24 mm Vikt 510 g Antal komponenter 1 ISBN 9780500252314