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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago
Exploring the Japanese Skyscape
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The book delves into the role of constellations in the lives of various societal groups in ancient and medieval Japan, including farmers, fishermen, and priests. It highlights the significance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and religious ceremonies within Shinto and Buddhism, offering a comprehensive overview of cultural astronomy in Japan.
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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago, Akira Goto
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- 2020
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- Title
- Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago
- Subtitle
- Exploring the Japanese Skyscape
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Akira Goto
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9780367407988
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- Travel
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- 3 out of 5
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- The book delves into the role of constellations in the lives of various societal groups in ancient and medieval Japan, including farmers, fishermen, and priests. It highlights the significance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and religious ceremonies within Shinto and Buddhism, offering a comprehensive overview of cultural astronomy in Japan.