Old-World Japan: Legends of the Land of the Gods by Frank Rinder
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"Old-World Japan: Legends of the Land of the Gods" by Frank Rinder is a collection of mythical tales rooted in Japanese culture, likely written in the late 19th century. The work draws on the rich tapestry of Shinto mythology and ancient Japanese folklore, exploring the legendary narratives surrounding gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. Rinder's intention appears to be capturing the beauty and charm of these traditional stories, making them accessible to a
Western audience while preserving their cultural significance. The opening of the collection sets the stage for these legends, beginning with the creation myths involving Izanagi and Izanami, deities who formed the islands of Japan and gave birth to various gods. It describes the chaos preceding creation, the separation of heaven and earth, and the struggles and triumphs of these divine figures as they establish the world and its order. This introduction showcases Rinder’s narrative style, which blends historical elements with mythological storytelling, offering readers a glimpse into the enchanting world where Japanese gods reign and influence the lives of mortals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rinder, Frank, 1865-1945 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Robinson, T. H. (Thomas Heath), 1869-1954 |
| Title | Old-World Japan: Legends of the Land of the Gods |
| Contents | The birth-time of the gods -- The Sun-Goddess -- The heavenly messengers -- Prince Ruddy-Plenty -- The Palace of the Ocean-Bed -- Autumn and spring -- The Star-Lovers -- The Island of Eternal Youth -- Rai-Taro, the son of the Thunder-God -- The souls of the children -- The moon-maiden -- The great fir tree of Takasago -- The willow of Mukochima -- The child of the forest -- The vision of Tsunu -- Princess Fire-Fly -- The sparrow's wedding -- The love of the snow-white fox -- Nedzumi -- Koma and Gon. |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Legends -- Japan |
| Subject | Mythology, Japanese |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46863 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46863-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 932 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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