{"product_id":"japanese-mythology-book-edwin-cruz-9780993830174","title":"Japanese Mythology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese myth has played a crucial role in more practical aspects, notably a political and social charter. The families competed for the job of imperial household chef in the early ninth century. Each used their clan tales as evidence to support their assertions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book makes exploring this large yet little-known legendary realm simple. The book analyses comparable mythology of the Ainu and Okinawan civilizations and newer myths coming from Japan's contacts with modernity and shows the roots of Japan's myths in the very distinct domains of Shinto, Buddhism, and folklore.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this book you will learn: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history of Japanese mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Kamis are and the role they play in the myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant words that you need to know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story about the one-inch boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story about how the Gods were born\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe creation story for day and night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story about the strong boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile it would be impossible to gather all the different Japanese myths with all their local variations into a single book, this introductory guide provides the interested reader with a nice, if somewhat modest, collection of stories to get them started on this fantastical journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51011311010065,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51011314614545,"sku":"NIN9780993830174","price":19.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52859811430673,"sku":"NLS9780993830174","price":24.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/099383017X.jpg?v=1750949251","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/japanese-mythology-book-edwin-cruz-9780993830174","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}