Japanese Mythology: Myths, Legends, and Folklore of Ancient Japan

Japanese mythology, as attractive as it is unknown in the West, has been the subject of numerous treatises and studies. In this book, by the hand of the Japanese scholar Masaharu Anesaki, a complete and systematized volume on the main themes of Japanese folklore is offered. The stories are narrated with conciseness, seeking both the entertainment of the reader and to establish the conceptual and religious connections that exist between them. From the narration of myths and cosmogonic tales to the legends of demons and vampires, all the rich Japanese folklore is covered, with special dedication to stories of animals, plants and flowers, as well as to the humorous and satirical stories typical of Japan. An essential book to delve into the knowledge of the myths and legends of the land of the rising sun. Masaharu Anesaki was a Japanese intellectual and scholar, considered the father of religious and mythological studies in Japan; he was also a renowned writer, politician and philosopher. He dedicated part of his life to disseminating Japanese culture in the United States and Europe.

Autor: Masaharu Anesaki
Editorial: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publicado: 01/11/2015
Páginas: 240
Tipo de encuadernación: Tapa blanda
Peso: 0.79 libras
Tamaño: 9.02 alto x 5.98 ancho x 0.55 profundidad
ISBN13: 9781518808883
ISBN10: 1518808883
Idioma: Español
Categorías BISAC:
- Religión | Taoísmo (véase también FILOSOFÍA | Taoísta)

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