Japanese mythology /
Series: Library of the world's myths and legendsPublication details: London : Chancellor Press, 1997.Description: 144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cmISBN:- 0753700026
- 9780753700020
Contents:
Summary: Discusses the mythology of Japan, its origins in Shintoism and Buddhism, and the gods, spirits, men, and animals that appear in the many legends and stories.
The country and its creation -- Historical survey -- The beliefs and deities of Japan -- Creatures and spirits -- Heroes and heroines -- Men and animals -- Stories old and new.
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Book | Whitecliffe Library General Shelves | General | BL 2202 PIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 0003385 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The country and its creation -- Historical survey -- The beliefs and deities of Japan -- Creatures and spirits -- Heroes and heroines -- Men and animals -- Stories old and new.
Discusses the mythology of Japan, its origins in Shintoism and Buddhism, and the gods, spirits, men, and animals that appear in the many legends and stories.