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The Fox And The Jewel: Shared And Private Meanings In Contemporary Japanese Inari Worship
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The Deity Inari Has Been Worshipped In Japan Since At Least The Early Eighth Century And Today Is A Revered Presence In Such Varied Venues As Shinto Shrines, Buddhist Temples, Factories, Theaters, Private Households, Restaurants, Beauty Shops, And Rice Fields. Although At First Glance And To Its Many Devotees Inari Worship May Seem To Be A Unified Phenomenon, It Is In Fact Exceedingly Multiple, Noncodified, And Noncentralized. No Single Regulating Institution, Dogma, Scripture, Or Myth Centers The Practice. In This Exceptionally Insightful Study, The Author Explores The Worship Of Inari In The Context Of Homogeneity And Diversity In Japan. The Shapeshifting Fox And The Wishfulfilling Jewel, The Main Symbols Of Inari, Serve As Interpretive Metaphors To Describe The Simultaneously Shared Yet Infinitely Diverse Meanings That Cluster Around The Deity. That Such Diversity Exists Without The Apparent Knowledge Of Inari Worshippers Is Explained By The Use Of Several Communicative Strategies That Minimize The Exchange Of Substantive Information. Shared Generalized Meanings (Tatemae) Are Articulated While Private Meanings And Complexities (Honne) Are Left Unspoken. The Appearance Of Unity Is Reinforced By A Set Of Symbols Representing Fertility, Change, And Growth In Ways That Can Be Interpreted And Understood By Many Individuals Of Various Ages And Occupations.The Fox And The Jewel Describes The Rich Complexity Of Inari Worship In Contemporary Japan. It Explores Questions Of Institutional And Popular Power In Religion, Demonstrates The Ways People Make Religious Figures Personally Meaningful, And Documents The Kinds Of Communicative Styles That Preserve The Appearance Of Homogeneity In The Face Of Astonishing Factionalism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Fox and the Jewel'? A: 'The Fox and the Jewel' primarily examines the worship of the deity Inari in contemporary Japan, highlighting its complexity, diversity, and the communicative strategies that shape the understanding of this practice.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Fox and the Jewel' is Karen A. Smyers.
- Q: What are the main symbols associated with Inari worship discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the shape-shifting fox and the wish-fulfilling jewel as the main symbols of Inari, representing the shared yet diverse meanings surrounding the deity.
- Q: How does the book approach the topic of religious power? A: 'The Fox and the Jewel' explores questions of institutional and popular power within the context of religion, examining how individuals make religious figures personally meaningful.
- Q: What condition is the book in if purchased used? A: The book is listed as a Used Book in Good Condition.
- Q: When was 'The Fox and the Jewel' published? A: 'The Fox and the Jewel' was published on December 1, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Fox and the Jewel' has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes does the book cover regarding Inari worship? A: The book covers themes such as homogeneity and diversity in Inari worship, the role of symbols, and the communicative styles that create an appearance of unity among worshippers.
- Q: Is there a particular audience this book is intended for? A: 'The Fox and the Jewel' is intended for readers interested in religious studies, Japanese culture, and the complexities of worship practices.