Studies in Shinto & Shrines (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780710310590)

First Published in 2005. Written by one of the leading scholars on Japanese culture, this focus of this collection of papers centres on Shinto rites and festivals and shrine buildings. Among the topics covered are the imperial family and Shinto, the three great emperors, Yatagarasu, Yasoshima-No-Matsuri and Kamo Gejo Ryosha. Eleven shrines are discussed in detail, including Tatsuta Jinja, Aso Jinja and Suminoe-No-Okami. Readers will enjoy the book's fascinating subject matter, clear presentation and entertaining style.

Author: R. A. B. Ponsonby-Fane
ISBN-10: 0710310595
ISBN-13: 9780710310590
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 05/24/2005
Pages: 664
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.43lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.44d