The Japanese Myths : A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits
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The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend.
This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of
Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi
and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to
medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day
reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mecha anime.
While many around the world love Japan's cultural exports, few are
familiar with Japan's unique mythology - enriched by Shinto,
Buddhism and regional folklore. Mythology remains a living,
evolving part of Japanese society, and the ways in which the people
of Japan understand their myths are very different today even from
a century ago, let alone over a millennium into the past. Offering
much more than any competing overview of Japanese mythology, The
Japanese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also
considers their place within the patterns of Japanese religions,
culture and history, helping readers to understand the deep links
between past and present in Japan, and the ways these myths live
and grow. Joshua Frydman takes the very earliest written myths in
the Kojiki and the Nihonshoki as his starting point, and from there
traces Japan's mythology through to post-war State Shinto, the rise
of the manga industry in the 1960s, J-horror and modern-day myths.
Reinventions and retellings of myth are present across all genres
of contemporary Japanese culture, from its auteur cinema to
renowned video games such as Okami. This book is for anyone
interested in Japan, as knowing its myths allows readers to
understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.
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Frydman Joshua
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Thames & Hudson
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