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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Autore principale: Komatsu, Kazuhiko 1947- (Autore)
Altri autori: Yoda, Hiroko (Traduttore), Alt, Matt (Traduttore)
Natura: Libro
Lingua:English
Japanese
Edizione:First edition.
Serie:Japan library (Shuppan Bunka Sangyo Shinko Zaidan)
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