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Exploring the rich folklore of Japan, this comprehensive work reveals how ancient traditions shape contemporary culture. It introduces readers to a diverse range of kami spirits, shape-shifting foxes, and yokai monsters, while highlighting regional folktales and creation myths rooted in oral traditions. The book examines the significance of festivals, rituals, and performing arts in fostering a respectful relationship with nature. By delving into these belief systems, it offers insights into the values of industriousness, community, and ancestral duty that define Japanese society.
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Tales of Japanese Folklore, Maher Asaad Baker
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Tales of Japanese Folklore
- Subtitle
- DE
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maher Asaad Baker
- Publisher
- tredition
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9783384145987
- Description
- Exploring the rich folklore of Japan, this comprehensive work reveals how ancient traditions shape contemporary culture. It introduces readers to a diverse range of kami spirits, shape-shifting foxes, and yokai monsters, while highlighting regional folktales and creation myths rooted in oral traditions. The book examines the significance of festivals, rituals, and performing arts in fostering a respectful relationship with nature. By delving into these belief systems, it offers insights into the values of industriousness, community, and ancestral duty that define Japanese society.