Subtitle: The Gods, Heroes, Monsters and Legends of the Japanese Culture
Author: Takeshi Miyazaki
Specifications: 8 1/2” x 10 3/4” (216mm x 273mm), 224pp
Word Count: 60,500
ISBN: 9781626693838
Japanese mythology is one of the world’s richest storytelling traditions, blending ancient Shinto beliefs, Buddhist influences, heroic legends, and centuries of folklore into an unforgettable tapestry of gods, monsters, spirits, and epic adventures. Meet the great kami, including Amaterasu, Susanoo, and Inari; discover the legendary heroes, sacred treasures, and timeless tales recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki; and encounter an extraordinary cast of supernatural beings, from mischievous kappa and shape-shifting kitsune to fearsome oni and elegant tengu.
Filled with stunning illustrations, fascinating insights, detailed maps, and beautifully retold myths, The Definitive Guide to Japanese Mythology is an accessible and authoritative introduction to a captivating tradition that has inspired art and literature for more than a thousand years and continues to influence film, anime, and popular culture around the world.
Subtitle: The Gods, Heroes, Monsters and Legends of the Japanese Culture
Author: Takeshi Miyazaki
Specifications: 8 1/2” x 10 3/4” (216mm x 273mm), 224pp
Word Count: 60,500
ISBN: 9781626693838
Japanese mythology is one of the world’s richest storytelling traditions, blending ancient Shinto beliefs, Buddhist influences, heroic legends, and centuries of folklore into an unforgettable tapestry of gods, monsters, spirits, and epic adventures. Meet the great kami, including Amaterasu, Susanoo, and Inari; discover the legendary heroes, sacred treasures, and timeless tales recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki; and encounter an extraordinary cast of supernatural beings, from mischievous kappa and shape-shifting kitsune to fearsome oni and elegant tengu.
Filled with stunning illustrations, fascinating insights, detailed maps, and beautifully retold myths, The Definitive Guide to Japanese Mythology is an accessible and authoritative introduction to a captivating tradition that has inspired art and literature for more than a thousand years and continues to influence film, anime, and popular culture around the world.
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