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82. Arts, Literature, Myths And Folktales, Myths: Japanese
Japanese Myth Selection of myths and the family tree of gods. japanese mythology - Brief overview of Japanese deities, demons, and ghosts with art work.
http://www.combose.com/Arts/Literature/Myths_and_Folktales/Myths/Japanese/
Top Arts Literature Myths and Folktales ... Japanese
Related links of interest:
Society:Folklore:Literature:Tales:Fairy Tales:World Tales:Japanese Society:Religion and Spirituality:Shintoism Amaterasu: Out of the Cave and Into the Light - A tale of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and the Storm God Susano-O. Foundation and Creation Myths in Korea and Japan: Patterns and Connections - Comparative mythology article by Joo-Young Yoo, from the 1994 Berkeley McNair Journal. Gods of Man: Japan - Listing of some of Japan's deities, excerpted from"The Gods of Man,"by David W. Owens. Japan's Founding Myth - Multimedia demo on the myth of Prince Yamato, the founding myth of Japan. Japanese Gods and Goddesses - Names of deities and their attributes, from Chrissy's Dojo. Japanese Myth - Selection of myths and the family tree of gods. Japanese Mythology - Brief overview of Japanese deities, demons, and ghosts with art work. Myth and Legend in Miyazaki - Myths connected to shrines in Miyazaki Prefecture in the southern part of Japan, the home of Japanese mythology. The Kojiki - Excerpts of the"Kojiki", an 8th century official Japanese history that starts with the creation of the world, the deities, and Japan.

83. Japanese Culture: Religion (English)
(English). Encylopedia Mythica japanese mythology. Thumbnail Not a lot of depth, but covers hundreds of items of japanese mythology. Frame
http://www.nihongo.org/english/culture/religion/
Resources
Religion
Japanese Views of Religion
A fascinating article written by Eido Tai Shimano that contrasts Western and Japanese views of religion from the Japanese perspective. This thoughtful acticle will certainly give you a new perspective.
English
Inspiring: Shrines
An introduction to Japanese shrines by Hideomi Nihira . A little light, but covers the essentials. Also has some thumbnail summaries of the various religions practiced in Japan.
English
Japanese Shrines and Temples
A good quick overview of Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism, with an orientation towards Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples.
English
Encylopedia Mythica: Japanese Mythology
Thumbnail summaries of the gods, demons and legends of Japan. Not a lot of depth, but covers hundreds of items of Japanese Mythology. Frame and non-frame versions are both available.
English
Religion in Japan and Aum Shinrikyo
News piece on the sycretic nature of religion in Japan, with links to some interesting statistics.
English
J-World's Religion Area
Links to information regarding Japanese religions. Text only - which makes it quite fast. A little light overall though.

84. Shinto
Piggott, Juliet .japanese mythology. New York, New York Peter Bedrick Books, 1982. japanese mythology at http//www.windows.umich.edu/mythology/japan.html.
http://quasisemi.com/myth/

85. Silver Moonlight
Episode and season summaries, senshi shrine, villain profiles, mythology and astronomy, japanese culture, facts about the series creator, fan fiction and art archives, and contests. English and German
http://silvermoonlight.com/

86. Japanese - Mythology - Glossary Entries
Home Glossary - japanese - mythology. Square-X, japanese - mythology - Glossary Entries. Viewing Entries Relating to japanese - mythology.
http://glossary.square-x.com/definitions/Japanese_Mythology

87. Japanese Myth Symbols
These pictures come from a beautifully illustrated book called Mythological Japan The Symbolisms of mythology in Relation to japanese Art by Alexander F. Otto
http://www.eaudrey.com/myth/Japan/japan index.htm
Dave's Mythical Creatures and Places
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Japanese Mythological Symbols
The linked pages here all have large graphics files (approximately 50 kb.) It may take some time to load. The Moon and the Cuckoo (Tsuki) The Maple Tree and the Stag (Momiji) The Willow Tree and the Swallow (Yanagi) The Pine Tree and the Crane (Matsu) Bamboo and the Crane (Tsuru) Bamboo and the Tiger (Tora) The Plum Tree and the Nightingale (Oumai) The Peach Tree and the Oxen (Momo) These pictures come from a beautifully illustrated book called Mythological Japan: The Symbolisms of Mythology in Relation to Japanese Art by Alexander F. Otto and Theodore S. Holbrook , published by Drexel Biddle in 1905. The pictures are drawn by native Japanese artists. Other Asian beasts: Kara-Shishi Phoenix Dragons Privacy Policy Thanks to eAudrey for this space. For information about making your own soap, visit her site:

88. JAPANESE MYTH
japanese MYTH. If this is the first visit for you, please read THE UNDERWORLD first, then keep clicking the Previous button. japanese Myth References.
http://www.st.rim.or.jp/~cycle/myrefE.HTML
JAPANESE MYTH
If this is the first visit for you, please read THE UNDERWORLD first, then keep clicking the 'Previous' button.
FLOWER PRINCESS AND ROCK PRINCESS THE PALACE UNDER THE SEA THE LORD OF THE LAND THE SUN BEHIND THE ROCK ... THE UNDERWORLD
This is the Japanese gods family!
THE FAMILY TREE OF GODS
Some people say that Japanese myth has a lot in common with the myth of other countries including Greece.
Is this just a coincidence?
Or people in two different countries had the same thought?
Or one told a story to another?
You'll see how the ancient people live through mythical stories.
Japanese Myth References
HOMEPAGES
The Encyclopedia MYTHICA
Japanese section is amazing! You'll find almost all the gods. Myth and Legends You can find the myth and legends around the world. ANCIENT WORLD HOMEPAGE

89. Astronomy In Japan
Welcome to Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara s Astronomy in Japan Home Page. japanese Starlore and Astronomical History. japanese Starlore and Astronomical History.
http://www2.gol.com/users/stever/jastro.html
Welcome to Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara's Astronomy in Japan Home Page Japanese Starlore and Astronomical History Astronomy Activities and Articles of Human Interest Astronomy Sites in Japan with Pages in English Sites of Interest in History of Astronomy and Cultural Astronomy ... ÂÂ½ÂÃÂÂ±ÂÃÂzÂ[ÂÂÂyÂ[ÂWÂÃÂpÂÃªÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÂÂÂ©ÂÃªÂÃÂÂ¢ÂÃ©ÂÃÂÃÂÂ·ÂÂ©ÂH (In Japanese) Last Updated January 1, 2004
Japanese Starlore and Astronomical History
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Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu!
The Sun, the Moon, and Happy New Year in Japan (Revised January 2004) Get Out Ogre! Come In Happiness!
Setsubun in Japan; A Lunar "New Years' Eve" (Revised January 2004) Tani Jinzan and A Leonid Conflagration
Earthly and Celestial Events "Meet" in Tokugawa Japan Orihime, Kengyuu, and Tanabata
Japanese Traditions and Values Reflected in a Summer Festival Based on an Ancient Chinese Star Legend Images of Tanabata 2000 Yowatashi Boshi
Passing the Winter Nights with Japanese Star Lore of Orion Takamatsu Zuka Kofun
An Ancient View of the Sky from a Tomb in Asuka, Japan Controversy Continues (Supplement added April 3, 1997)

90. Orihime, Kengyuu, And Tanabata
has obviously led to a number of adaptations of the imported Chinese mythology. It is interesting that in some regions of Japan, Tanabata is accompanied by a
http://www2.gol.com/users/stever/orihime.htm
Orihime, Kengyuu, and Tanabata
Adapting Chinese Lore to Native Beliefs and Purposes
By Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara
June, 1999 [An early version of this article appeared in Appulse; Bulletin for the Philippine Astronomical Society , Vol. 9, #8, August, 1996.
An adaptation will also appear in "A Cultural History of Astronomy in Japan". In Astronomy Across Cultures: A History of Non-Western Astronomy . Dordrecht, Netherlands, Kluwer Academic Pub. (in press)] When we look at the adaptation of myth and legend imported from other cultures into Japan, we generally find such filtered through indigenous values and practices which have very old cultural roots. In modern times, as in old, it is difficult to find much of anything imported into Japanese life which is not filtered through such values and practices. [Please see Renshaw and Ihara (in press) for a more detailed discussion of underlying Japanese values and historical purposes]. Perhaps one of the best examples of adaptation of infused star lore is the story of Orihime and Kengyuu (Nojiri, 1973). This legend was probably imported from China in the Heian Era (794-1185), and its associated Tanabata Festival has developed through the centuries. The story involves the stars of Vega and Altair and their apparent proximity to the Milky Way. Krupp (1991) provides an excellent account of the story in its Chinese form. Essentially the same in character, there are some noticeable adaptations made in the Japanese version based on unique social values and seasonal needs. In Japan, the star Vega is often called Orihime Boshi (Weaving Princess Star), and Altair is often called Kengyuu Boshi or Hiko Boshi (Puller of Cows Star). To give the reader one Japanese version of the legend, we will paraphrase Hara (1975):

91. Japanese Tattoo And Art Reference Books - Woodblock, Suikoden, Japanese Mytholog
Body Adorned Online japanese Tattoo Art Reference Book Store. Welcome to the Body Adorned japanese Tattoo Art Reference Book Store! japanese Hell Scene Book.
http://www.bodyadorned.com/content/128/0/
reasonable prices. If you found this page, you probably are well aware that good Japanese reference books can be really expensive! Well, it came to our attention that many Japanese suppliers intentionally inflate their prices when selling to people outside of Japan. This didn't seem fair to us, and we certainly didn't want to pay extra just because we live in the US. So, we set out to find an 'honest' book supplier willing to sell us books (still in print) for their actual retail price, or below. After a LOT of searching, emailing, begging and pleading, we were able to negotiate a deal with a very fair supplier. We reasoned with them that if they would allow us to sell books at a fair price, people would jump at the opportunity to expand their reference libraries- especially tattoo artists. We are working on setting up a shopping cart system for the site that should be deployed sometime in May or June, 2004. When it is finished, the book store will be linked to our merchant services to allow you to purchase books safely, and securely , using your credit card or a variety of other safe methods. In the mean time, we will take orders by email. Click here for ordering instructions and options.

92. Japanese Folktales
forever departed from the home. Source F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan (London George G. Harrap, 1917), pp. 196198.
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/japan.html
Folktales from Japan
selected and edited by
D. L. Ashliman
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Index of Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts.
Japanese Legends about Supernatural Sweethearts.
Contents
The Two Frogs
The Mirror of Matsuyama
Visu the Woodsman and the Old Priest
Little Peachling ...
The Stonecutter
The Two Frogs
Once upon a time in the country of Japan there lived two frogs, one of whom made his home in a ditch near the town of Osaka, on the sea coast, while the other dwelt in a clear little stream which ran through the city of Kyoto. At such a great distance apart, they had never even heard of each other; but, funnily enough, the idea came into both their heads at once that they should like to see a little of the world, and the frog who lived at Kyoto wanted to visit Osaka, and the frog who lived at Osaka wished to go to Kyoto, where the great Mikado had his palace. So one fine morning in the spring they both set out along the road that led from Kyoto to Osaka, one from one end and the other from the other. The journey was more tiring than they expected, for they did not know much about traveling, and halfway between the two towns there arose a mountain which had to be climbed. It took them a long time and a great many hops to reach the top, but there they were at last, and what was the surprise of each to see another frog before him! They looked at each other for a moment without speaking, and then fell into conversation, explaining the cause of their meeting so far from their homes. It was delightful to find that they both felt the same wishto learn a little more of their native countryand as there was no sort of hurry they stretched themselves out in a cool, damp place, and agreed that they would have a good rest before they parted to go their ways.

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