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The Handbook of Japanese Mythology offers readers a clear, structured tour of Japan’s rich mythic traditions. It explains how Buddhism, Shinto, folklore, and the unique narratives of the Ainu and Okinawan peoples shape the country’s worldview, and it traces the emergence of newer myths forged by modernization.
With vivid retellings of central Shinto and Buddhist tales, the book also profiles key historical figures, cultural icons, rituals, and events. It illustrates Japan’s enduring devotion to the sun, purity, and loyalty, and explains cultural customs—such as the sumo pre‑match stomp and the myth of a god of soccer—that connect ancient myth to everyday life.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Ashkenazi
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