Japanese Myths - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1787556891 ISBN 13 : 9781787556898

Editeur : Flame Tree Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

Japan's mythology is alive with gods, spirits and monsters. It draws on Buddhist and Shinto traditions to explain the nature of the world of the island of Japan, 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 in this fascinating new book in the Flame Tree Myths and Legend series.

FLAME TREE 451. The bestselling paperback series on myths, legends, warriors, leaders and epic literature. Although Norse, Greek and Celtic mythology dominate the popular imagination in Western countries, there are so many other tradition around the world that contribute to the rich exploration of our collective past and create new perspectives on events of the past, and the lessons of the future.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Flame Tree Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1787556891
• ISBN 13: 9781787556898
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Éditeur: Jackson J.K.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: BrownTrout; https://www.browntrout.com/calendars/index/index/year/2020/; ; Industrieweg 12; VOORSCHOTEN; PAYS BAS; 2254 AE ; Pays-Bas