Japanese Myths & Legends

Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters

Jun’ichi Isomae, Hiroshi Araki, Gouranga Charan Pradhan

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01 April 2022

Myth & legend told as fiction; Religion & beliefs

Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions

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

Introduction by: Jun’ichi Isomae, Hiroshi Araki
Contributions by: Gouranga Charan Pradhan
Imprint: flametree
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 168mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 24mm
ISBN: 9781839648892
ISBN 10: 1839648899
Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 01 April 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature. Jun'ichi Isomae (introduction) is Professor at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, Kyoto, Japan. He specializes in Religious Studies and Critical Theory, including the concept of the divine. His books include Japanese Mythology: Hermeneutics on Scripture (2010) and Religious Discourse in Modern Japan: Religion, State, and Shinto (2014). Hiroshi Araki (introduction) is a Professor at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, Kyoto, Japan. His books include Konjaku Monogatarishu: Tracing its Composition and Representation of the World Outside Japan (2021), Kojidan, Zoku, Kojidan (2005) and Projecting Classicism: The Futurology of Japanese Classics (2020).