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Ama-Terasu The Sun Goddess: Early Japanese Literature

Ama-Terasu The Sun Goddess: Early Japanese Literature

Horne, Charles F.

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Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismChinese History

ISBN10: 1162824247
ISBN13: 9781162824246
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.04 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Ama-Terasu The Sun Goddess: Early Japanese Literature by Charles F. Horne is a book that explores the mythology and literary traditions of ancient Japan. The focus of the book is on Ama-Terasu, the sun goddess, who is one of the most important figures in Japanese mythology. Horne examines the various myths and legends that surround Ama-Terasu, including her role in creating the world and her conflicts with her brother, the storm god Susano-o. The book also explores the broader literary and cultural context of Ama-Terasu's mythology, delving into the history of Japanese literature and the role of mythology in shaping Japanese identity. Horne draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, folktales, and historical records, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of Ama-Terasu and her place in Japanese culture. Overall, Ama-Terasu The Sun Goddess: Early Japanese Literature is an informative and accessible introduction to Japanese mythology and literature, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the history and culture of Japan.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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