First Published in 2005. Written by one of the leading scholars on Japanese culture, this focus of this collection of papers centres on Shinto rites and festivals and shrine buildings. Among the topics covered are the imperial family and Shinto, the three great emperors, Yatagarasu, Yasoshima-No-Matsuri and Kamo Gejo Ryosha. Eleven shrines are discussed in detail, including Tatsuta Jinja, Aso Jinja and Suminoe-No-Okami. Readers will enjoy the book's fascinating subject matter, clear presentation and entertaining style.
By:
R. A. B. Ponsonby-Fane Imprint: Kegan Paul Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 159mm
Weight: 1.390kg ISBN:9780710310590 ISBN 10: 0710310595 Pages: 664 Publication Date:24 May 2005 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active