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Handbook of Japanese Mythology (World Mythology)

Handbook of Japanese Mythology (World Mythology)

by Michael Ashkenazi (Author)

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    Hardcover 2003

    $122.59
Synopsis

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


* An extensive glossary of all Japanese terms used in the text, as well as important concepts and historical features

* An annotated bibliography citing every print and nonprint source for the book, pointing the way toward further research

$122.59

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 375
 Publisher: ABC-CLIO Ltd
Published: 30 Nov 2003
ISBN 10: 1576074676
ISBN 13: 9781576074671
Book Overview: Like a supernatural Senate, Japanese gods often gather in the dry bed of the Heavenly River. Too numerous to count, they are known collectively as yaoyorozu-no-kamigami-the eight million-and are the cast of a vast, complex mythology that encompasses two religions, three cultures, and three millennia, one whose ancient deities are still hard at work today.

Media Reviews
[E]ngaging and informative guidebook . . . wonderfully vivid and compact introduction tells the core stories and provides key anthropological data explaining the role(s) of myths. The author's lucid, acessible, and even humorous style lightens the impressive scholarship . . . Japanese art enriches the cultural context. - School Library Journal
Highly recommended. All college and university collections. - Choice
Author Bio

Michael Ashkenazi is a professional writer and the author of numerous scholarly and encyclopedia articles on Japanese religion and culture.