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Bezig met laden... Japanese Myths: Heroes, Gods, Demons and Legendsdoor Melanie Clegg
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Japanese Myths is an accessible, entertaining, and highly informative exploration of everything from the kami holy spirits venerated in Shinto religion to the divine origins of the Japanese imperial family. Japanese Myths provides a clear, concise introduction to this fascinating if little-known world. Find out about Hachiman, the mighty god of war and the divine protector of Japan and its people. Marvel at Fujin, the god of the wind, a popular but terrifying demon--his bag of air is thought to move all the world's winds, and he is a powerful force of nature alongside his brother, the thunder god Raijin. See Hotei, the "Laughing Buddha" and one of the most well-known symbols of Buddhism--rubbing his belly is said to bring good luck. And enjoy the myth of Shita-kiri Suzume, or "Toung-Cut Sparrow," which explores the effects of greed, friendship, and jealousy. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Clegg does a wonderful job of being informative without becoming academic. There is enough detail to make both the myths and their roles in society and culture understandable while still remaining accessible to even the most casual reader. If you want to dive deeper there is a short bibliography but the terms and names mentioned in whatever section interests you will pull up plenty of resources online and in libraries.
I was particularly pleased to see the role of myth brought into contemporary times, with references to popular culture and urban legends. So whether your curiosity is inspired by ancient myths or more recent media, there is something for you here.
While academics who study this topic may not learn anything new here, most of the rest of us will be taken on a wonderfully guided tour, so I highly recommend it for readers with little to no knowledge of Japanese mythology.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley. (