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1. www.infobooks.org › free-pdf-books › mythology20+ Japanese Mythology Books for Free! [PDF] - InfoBooks.org

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   Don’t miss our more than 20 books on Japanese mythology in PDF format, available for free and that you can quickly download to read. You can do it from the comfort of your home, and read about these interesting myths at any time through your electronic devices. Here we present our complete selection of Japanese Mythology books:

2. sacred-texts.com › shi › kjThe Kojiki Index - Internet Sacred Text Archive

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   The Kojiki is one of the two primary sources for Shinto, the Japanese national religion. It starts in the realm of myth, with the creation of Japan from foam. Innumerable gods and goddesses are described.

3. www.academia.edu › 6483088Ashkenazi. Handbook of Japanese Mythology - Academia.edu

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   The first section examines literature on myth, and definitions in order to understand the role of myth in our contemporary society. Section two utilizes this definition and examines various facets of Japanese mythology as they appear in the anime medium.

4. www.academia.edu › 35841459 › Japanese_mythology_A_to_Z(PDF) Japanese mythology A to Z | uya 152 - Academia.edu

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   A breath-taking phenomenon unparalleled in the story of human civilization is the veneration of Benzaiten as Sarasvati (Rigveda), Arədvī Sūrā Anāhitā (Avestan), spanning millennia and also a vast geographical space of Eurasia.

5. www.asianstudies.org › wp-content › uploadsHandbook of Japanese Mythology: Review

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   The second chapter, “Mythic Time and Space,” details Japanese creation mythology and concludes with a useful dual timeline in which both historical and mythological periods, events, and person-alities are aligned. “Deities, Themes, and Concepts” in Japanese mythology are presented alphabetically in the third chapter, which,

6. www.ancient-origins.net › myths-legends-asia › ageThe Age of the Gods: A Japanese Creation Myth - Ancient Origins

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   Mar 10, 2020 · The Japanese and Shinto creation story includes whimsical and shocking tales of seven generations of gods. Japanese mythology is collectively chronicled in the Kojiki, the oldest historical record written in Japan in 712 AD, and in the Nihon Shoki written in 720.

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   Where did the origin of Koma come from?

   • In Japanese mythology, Koma is the hero of a Japanese story with elements of Shinto, Buddhist, and folk beliefs. Scholars believe that hints of Koma's origin may be found in the Kofun period, but no written Japanese account of this society exists.

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   Who translates Japanese myths?

   • Mayer, a well-known translator, collaborates with Yanagita Kunio in translating myths for the Handbook of Japanese Mythology. These myths are largely taken from the ‘Little Tradition’ and collected over several decades by Yanagita.

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   What is the significance of owatatsumi-no-kami?

   • Owatatsumi-no-kami is one of the major sea kami in Japanese mythology. He is one of the children born to Izanagi and Izanami and the father-in-law of Ho-ori-no-mikoto. He provided the hero with the tide-raising and tide-lowering jewels. The sea was obviously important to the Japanese, who made a living on its shores.

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   Does the Shinto Mirror of Yata have parallel words?

   • The Shinto Mirror of Yata's undeciphered message on the reverse side includes seemingly out of place early Japanese letters that have no known parallel words. However, a study of early Brahmi script reveals some surprising results regarding these letters. (Ashkenazi. Handbook of Japanese Mythology)

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8. mythbank.com › japanese-mythologyJapanese Mythology 101: The Ultimate Guide - MythBank

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   Dec 12, 2022 · Japanese mythology is a collection of traditional stories, beliefs, and folktales that originated from the islands of the Japanese archipelago. Shinto and Buddhist traditions are the foundation of Japanese mythology, and the myths of Korea, Ainu, and Okinawa also play a significant role.