Want to learn about Japanese mythology, what book would /lit/ recommend. I'm looking for something like Edith's Hamilton Mythology.

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Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:36:49 2019 No.13869401 [Reply] [Original]

Want to learn about Japanese mythology, what book would /lit/ recommend. I'm looking for something like Edith's Hamilton Mythology.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:56:50 2019 No.13869489 >>13869401 Kojiki

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:03:35 2019 No.13869515 >>13869489 Thanks!

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 12:41:12 2019 No.13869997 Handbook of Japanese Mythology is a relatively short general overview while the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki are your two primary sources. I remember there was Shinto anon a while ago so if you're interested in that maybe he'll drop by.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:28:07 2019 No.13871048 >>13869401 Kokutai no Hongi, Kojiki, Nihongi, etc.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:49:56 2019 No.13871179 to piggyback off your thread are there any books on pre shinto japanese mythology?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:54:41 2019 No.13871203 >>13871179 pretty sure kojiki is the oldest book man

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