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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Bibliografiske detaljer
Hovedforfatter: Komatsu, Kazuhiko 1947- (Author)
Andre forfattere: Yoda, Hiroko (Translator), Alt, Matt (Translator)
Format: Bog
Sprog:English
Japanese
Udgivelse:First edition.
Serier:Japan library (Shuppan Bunka Sangyo Shinko Zaidan)
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