Handbook of Japanese Mythology by Michael Ashkenazi
An introductory guide to the mythology of Japanone of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of Japanese culture. Handbook of Japanese Mythology makes it easy to travel this vast yet little-known mythological landscape.
[E]ngaging and informative guidebook. . wonderfully vivid and compact introduction tells the core stories and provides key anthropological data explaining the role(s) of myths. The author's lucid, acessible, and even humorous style lightens the impressive scholarship . . . Japanese art enriches the cultural context. * School Library Journal *
Highly recommended. All college and university collections. * Choice *
Highly recommended. All college and university collections. * Choice *
Michael Ashkenazi is a professional writer and the author of numerous scholarly and encyclopedia articles on Japanese religion and culture.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781576074671 |
| ISBN 10 | 1576074676 |
| Title | Handbook of Japanese Mythology |
| Author | Michael Ashkenazi |
| Series | World Mythology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Year published | 2003-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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