An introduction to Yokai culture monsters, ghosts, and outsiders in Japanese history

"Since ancient times, the Japanese have lived with superstitions of strange presences and phenomena known as "yokai," creating a culture by turns infused with unease, fear, and divinity. Tsukimono spirit possessions. Fearsome kappa, oni, and tengu. Yamauba crones. Ghostly yurei. Other...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Komatsu, Kazuhiko 1947- (Author)
Outros autores: Yoda, Hiroko (Translator), Alt, Matt (Translator)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:English
Japanese
Edición:First edition.
Series:Japan library (Shuppan Bunka Sangyo Shinko Zaidan)
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