{"title":"Books by Melanie Clegg","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"japanese-myths","title":"Japanese Myths","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan’s origin story dates from the eight century CE, written in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. From the first creation of heaven, earth and the Japanese archipelago from the tip of a spear by the gods Izanagi and Izanami, Shinto and Buddhist traditions make up the cornerstones of Japanese mythology. \u003ci\u003eJapanese Myths \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a clear, concise introduction to this fascinating if little- known world. Find out about Hachiman (八幡神), the mighty god of war and the divine protector of Japan and its people. Marvel at Fujin (風神), the god of the wind, a popular but terrifying demon – his bag of air is thought to move all the world’s winds, and he is a powerful force of nature alongside his brother, the thunder god Raijin. See Hotei (布袋), the “Laughing Buddha” and one of the most well-known symbols of Buddhism – rubbing his belly is said to bring good luck. And enjoy the myth of Shita-kiri Suzume, or “Toung-Cut Sparrow”, which explores the effects of greed, friendship and jealousy. Illustrated with 150 photographs and artworks, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Myths\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of everything from the kami holy spirits venerated in Shinto religion to the divine origins of the Japanese imperial family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":53391580725521,"sku":"9781838863180","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6890\/3185\/files\/cover_bc6f258a-d02c-4ed7-a128-e07561f6a250.jpeg?v=1776866261"},{"product_id":"japanese-myths-illustrated","title":"Japanese Myths Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with over 130 photographs and artworks, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Myths Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e is beautiful gift edition in traditional Chinese-style binding, describing everything from the kami holy spirits venerated in Shinto religion to the divine origins of the Japanese imperial family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of contemporary pop culture. \u003ci\u003eJapanese Myths Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e provides a sumptuous, accessible guide to the religious beliefs, myths and gods of this enduring culture. Japanese mythology is a complex system of beliefs that also embraces Shinto and Buddhist traditions as well as agriculture-based folk religion. The Shinto pantheon alone boasts an uncountable number of kami (deities or spirits). One notable aspect of Japanese mythology is that it provided a creation story for Japan and attributed divine origins to the Japanese Imperial family, assigning them godhood. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with over 130 photographs and illustrations, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the tales of an ancient culture and still has an enduring appeal today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":53678229127441,"sku":"9781838865870","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/6890\/3185\/files\/cover_072e0c37-9539-48ba-93d9-6c665fa87f29.jpeg?v=1781619927"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stablebookgroup.com\/collections\/books-by-melanie-clegg.oembed","provider":"Stable Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}