The Holy Kojiki -- Including, the Yengishiki

The Holy Kojiki -- Including, the Yengishiki
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Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages : 73
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ISBN-10 : 9781596059979
ISBN-13 : 1596059974
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Download or read book The Holy Kojiki -- Including, the Yengishiki written by and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Also known as the "Records of Ancient Matters," this is the "official" story of the Japanese peoples, first written down in the 8th century and documenting the creation of the world, the gods, and Japan. The oldest known document in the Japanese language, this is a vital text of the Shinto religion, a beautiful evocation of the mythology and traditions of ancient Japan.This edition also includes the Yengishiki, a compilation of Shinto rituals, including "The Harvest Ritual," "The Ritual for the Wind-Gods," "The Ritual for EvilSpirits," and others.


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