The Japanese myths : a guide to gods, heroes and spirits /
Frydman, Joshua
The Japanese myths : a guide to gods, heroes and spirits / Joshua Frydman. - 224 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-219) and index.
Introduction -- 1. What are the Japanese Myths? -- 2. Age of the Gods -- 3. The Imperial Mythos -- 4. Living Kami and Divine Humans -- 5. Canon Foreigners -- 6. A World Flush with Spirits -- 7. Invention and Rediscovery.
An illustrated guide to the fantastic world of Japanese myths: retelling the stories and exploring how Japanese mythology has changed over time, as new gods, heroes, and spirits have entered the canon.
0500252319 9780500252314
Folklore
Gods, Japanese
Mythology, Japanese
Folk tales
Myths
BL2203 / .F79 2022
299.5/6
The Japanese myths : a guide to gods, heroes and spirits / Joshua Frydman. - 224 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-219) and index.
Introduction -- 1. What are the Japanese Myths? -- 2. Age of the Gods -- 3. The Imperial Mythos -- 4. Living Kami and Divine Humans -- 5. Canon Foreigners -- 6. A World Flush with Spirits -- 7. Invention and Rediscovery.
An illustrated guide to the fantastic world of Japanese myths: retelling the stories and exploring how Japanese mythology has changed over time, as new gods, heroes, and spirits have entered the canon.
0500252319 9780500252314
Folklore
Gods, Japanese
Mythology, Japanese
Folk tales
Myths
BL2203 / .F79 2022
299.5/6