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Enter Japanese folklore and discover the creatures that inhabit this world. A wonderful Japanese world populated by kami, yokai, and heroes is waiting for you. Begin your journey to discover their myths and legends. Few people know the real foundations of Japanese culture, but if you too want to be part of this niche, this book is perfect for you! Japanese mythology encompasses so many ancient stories and legends that have come down to the present day only through two sacred texts: the Kojiki and the Nihonji. These manuscripts recount the creation of the world and legends about the creatures that populate Japanese folklore. Did you know Mount Fuji is considered a deity and is also populated by stories and legends? Did you know that earthquakes, tidal waves and natural phenomena are the cause of supernatural creatures? The legends encapsulated within the two sacred texts are also the answers to all those philosophical and scientific questions that people have been asking for centuries. Through knowledge of Japanese myths you will be able to understand the vision of the cosmos and life that this great Eastern country has. Ready for the great journey? Within this book, you will find: - The foundations of Japanese mythology: history and religion - How everything originated: the creation of the World and Japan - The sacred texts: Kojiki and Nihonji - The pantheon of Japanese mythology: the kami who populate the Otherworld - The monsters and animals of folklore - The myths and legends that have been passed down orally to future generations and the world for centuries Discover now the Japanese Mythology!

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