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Shugendo has been an object of fascination among scholars and the general public, yet its historical development remains an enigma. This book offers a provocative reexamination of …
This book focuses on the long history of what is arguably the most prestigious and influential festival in Japan – Kyoto’s Gion festival. It explores this history from the …
"shinto: the way of the gods - the ancient religion of japan and its influence on society" is a comprehensive examination of the shinto religion and its significance in japanese …
Meanings of Antiquity is the first dedicated study of how the oldest Japanese myths, recorded in the eighth-century texts Kojiki and Nihon shoki, changed in meaning and …
This book discusses how ancient Japanese mythology was utilized during the colonial period to justify the annexation of Korea to Japan, with special focus on the god Susanoo. …
The first book that deals with the territorial cults of early Japan by focusing on how such cults were founded in ownerless regions. Numerous ancient Japanese myths and legends are …
"Shinto: Der Weg der G tter - Die uralte Religion Japans und ihr Einfluss auf die Gesellschaft" ist eine umfassende Untersuchung der shintoistischen Religion und ihrer Bedeutung in …
Through this comprehensive guide, not only will you travel back to ancient worlds and legendary characters, but you'll also uncover various creatures that encircle this unique …
This book focuses on the long history of what is arguably the most prestigious and influential festival in Japan Kyoto's Gion festival. It explores this history from the …