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Author |
: Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) |
Publisher |
: Flame Tree Collections |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2020-02-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1787556832 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781787556836 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis Japanese Myths & Tales by : Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
From the creation myth of Izanagi and Izanami designed to explain the origins of the island of Japan, to the hundreds of kami (gods or spirits) and monsters populating the tales, Japanese legends tell the story of the land, the nation, the people and the divine heritage of the emperors of Japan. Often bloody and fantastic, the tales are a powerful, rewarding read, gathered together in the gorgeous, deluxe hardcover binding of the Flame Tree Epic Tales series. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Author |
: Royall Tyler |
Publisher |
: Pantheon |
Total Pages |
: 401 |
Release |
: 2012-08-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307784063 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307784061 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Japanese Tales by : Royall Tyler
Two hundred and twenty tales from medieval Japan—tales that welcome us into a fabulous faraway world populated by saints, scoundrels, ghosts, magical healers, and a vast assortment of deities and demons. Stories of miracles, visions of hell, jokes, fables, and legends, these tales reflect the Japanese civilization. They ably balance the lyrical and the dramatic, the ribald and the profound, offering a window into a long-vanished culture. With black-and-white illustrations throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Author |
: Joshua Frydman |
Publisher |
: Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages |
: 291 |
Release |
: 2022-04-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780500777343 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0500777349 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Japanese Myths by : Joshua Frydman
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 Japans cultural exports, few are familiar with Japans 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 Japans 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.
Author |
: Frederick Hadland Davis |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 484 |
Release |
: 1992-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0486270459 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780486270456 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths and Legends of Japan by : Frederick Hadland Davis
Selection of Japanese folk tales. Illus.
Author |
: Michael Dylan Foster |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 330 |
Release |
: 2015-01-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780520271012 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0520271017 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Book of Yokai by : Michael Dylan Foster
Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yokai, these creatures come in infinite shapes and sizes, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water spirits to shape-shifting foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games, many yokai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages. In this delightful and accessible narrative, readers will explore the roles played by these mysterious beings within Japanese culture and will also learn of their abundance and variety through detailed entries, some with original illustrations, on more than fifty individual creatures. The Book of Yokai provides a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its ever-expanding influence on global popular culture. It also invites readers to examine how people create, transmit, and collect folklore, and how they make sense of the mysteries in the world around them. By exploring yokai as a concept, we can better understand broader processes of tradition, innovation, storytelling, and individual and communal creativity. Ê
Author |
: J.K. Jackson |
Publisher |
: Flame Tree Collections |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2022-04-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1839648899 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781839648892 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis Japanese Myths & Legends by : J.K. Jackson
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Legends of the Sea, Bells, Mirrors and Tea, Japanese mythology is delightful and enigmatic, full of spirits, gods and legendary creatures. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, the mystical Mount Fuji and the heavenly status of the long line of emperors. The warrior class of the imperial court, and the natural spirits of the countryside represent parallel and interdependent aspects of Japanese society, explored through ancient legend and folklore. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.
Author |
: Chronicle Books |
Publisher |
: Chronicle Books |
Total Pages |
: 173 |
Release |
: 2019-06-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781452174532 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1452174539 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis Tales of Japan by : Chronicle Books
A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. • Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba • Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East Africa Fans of Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book. This book is ideal for: • Fans of fairytales, folklore, ghost stories, Greek mythology, roman mythology, Chinese mythology, and Celtic mythology • Anyone interested in Japan's history books and culture studies • People of Japanese heritage • Collectors of illustrated classics
Author |
: Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 480 |
Release |
: 2018-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781787552609 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1787552608 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Norse Myths & Tales by : Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
Curated new Myths and Tales. Lively, stark and formidable, the imagery of Norse mythology storms through this classic collection. The fierce glory of Odin, Frey, Loki and their fellow gods of Asgard are featured here with all the great adventures, from Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, to the endings of Ragnarok. And from the fabled Bifrost to the forging of Thor’s hammer, each Viking legend is riven with a vitality that speaks to us still. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Author |
: Yuri Yasuda |
Publisher |
: Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 2019-03-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781462920648 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1462920640 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Synopsis Japanese Myths, Legends & Folktales by : Yuri Yasuda
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Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 553 |
Release |
: 2020-07-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781839643101 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1839643102 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis African Myths & Tales by :
Africa south of the Sahara is a land of wide-ranging traditions and varying cultures. Despite the diversity and the lack of early written records, the continent possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends that have been passed down through the strong custom of storytelling and which often share similar elements, characters and ideas between peoples. So this collection offers a hefty selection of legends and tales – stories of the gods, creation and origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and stories which entertain and edify – from ‘Obatala Creates Mankind’, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to ‘The Girl Of The Early Race, Who Made Stars’, from the San people of southern Africa, all collected in a gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback to treasure.