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Japanese Myths

by J.K. Jackson Editor

Cover with image of a Samurai

Japanese mythology draws on Shinto and Buddhist legends and traditions to explain the world and the special place of Japan. These stories are full of monsters, spirits, gods, and heroes in legends and folklore that explore the different aspects of Japanese society like the imperial court, the warrior class, and the peasant countryside.

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