Myths and Legends of Japan

F. Hadland Davis

Sinopse

Myths and Legends of Japan is a book written by Frederick Hadland Davis, first published in 1913. It is a collection of traditional Japanese myths, legends, and folktales, presented in an accessible narrative style and enriched with cultural and religious explanations. The work is one of the most significant contributions to the dissemination of Japanese mythology in the West during the early 20th century. It includes stories of Shinto deities, spirits, legendary heroes, and supernatural creatures, with references to Japanese art, poetry, and philosophy.Frederick Hadland Davis (1883-1956) was a British journalist and historian, well-versed in both Japanese and Persian culture.

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