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Myths And Legends Of Japan
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The Most Popular Myths And Legends Of Japanese Culture Are Charmingly Retold In English In This Handsomely Illustrated Book. Here Are Myths Of Gods, Heroes And Warriors; Legends Of Buddha, And Of The Goddess Benten And The God Daikoku; Tales Of The Sea And Of Mount Fuji; Accounts Of Superstitions And Supernatural Beings; Observations On The Spiritual Properties Of Fans, Flowers, Dolls And Butterflies And Much More.The Collection Begins With The Early Myths Of Japan, Which The Author Describes As Quaint, Beautiful, Quasihumorous. These Are Followed By Legends Celebrating Early Heroes And Warriors, And The Earliest Examples Of The Japanese Romance, The Bamboocutter And The Moonmaiden. Many Of The Legends That Follow Reflect A Poetic Love Of Beauty And Of Nature. But As The Author Points Out, There Is Plenty Of Crude Realism In Japanese Legend. We Are Repelled By The Thunder God'S Favorite Repast, Amazed By The Magical Power Of Foxes And Cats; And The Story Of 'Hochitheearless' And Of The Corpseeating Priest Afford Striking Examples Of The Combination Of The Weird And The Horrible.Thirtytwo Fullpage Illustrations Offer Compelling Images Of Buddha And The Dragon; A Kakemono Ghost; The Jellyfish And The Monkey; The Firefly Battle; Tokoyo And The Sea Serpent; Sengen, The Goddess Of Mount Fuji; And Other Subjects Of These Timeless Myths. In Addition, The Author Has Included Several Invaluable Appendixes That Offer A Helpful Note On Japanese Poetry, A Listing Of Gods And Goddesses, A Genealogy Of The Age Of The Gods, And An Index Of Poetical Quotations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Myths and Legends of Japan'? A: The book explores popular myths and legends from Japanese culture, retelling stories of gods, heroes, and supernatural beings in an illustrated format.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Myths and Legends of Japan' is F. Hadland Davis.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Myths and Legends of Japan' a new book? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: When was 'Myths and Legends of Japan' published? A: The book was published on March 23, 1992.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features thirty-two full-page illustrations depicting various subjects related to Japanese myths.
- Q: Are there any additional resources included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes several appendixes with notes on Japanese poetry, a listing of gods and goddesses, and an index of poetical quotations.
- Q: What is the significance of the myths featured in the book? A: The myths reflect Japanese cultural values, including themes of beauty, nature, and the supernatural.
- Q: Is 'Myths and Legends of Japan' suitable for all ages? A: The book is suitable for a general audience, but some stories may include mature themes that are typical in folklore.