Japanese Mythology A to Z
- ISBN-10
- 1438128029
- ISBN-13
- 9781438128023
- Category
- Civilization, Ancient
- Pages
- 163
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Author
- Jeremy Roberts
Description
In a world thought to have been created--and nearly destroyed--by the primordial gods Izanagi and Izanami, mythic heroes battled ferocious dragons and giant spiders, while ordinary bamboo cutters and farmers made unexpected contact with the supernatural. Japanese Mythology A to Z, Second Edition is a valuable, colorful reference for anyone with an interest in mythology or Japanese culture.Coverage includes:
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