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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Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Komatsu, Kazuhiko 1947- (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Yoda, Hiroko (ÜbersetzerIn), Alt, Matt (ÜbersetzerIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Japanese
Ausgabe:First edition.
Schriftenreihe:Japan library (Shuppan Bunka Sangyo Shinko Zaidan)
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