Gods, Spirits and Yokai of Japanese Mythology

“Gods, Spirits, and Yōkai of Japanese Mythology” is a large collection of captivating stories about a wide range of heroes from Japanese mythology: kami-gods, demons, ghosts, mystical animals, and other supernatural beings inhabiting the peculiar world of Japanese folklore. Are you ready to set off on an exciting and dangerous adventure, where at every step a bloodthirsty monster or an uneasy ghost lies in wait?

This book will lead you along marsh paths, where in the thickets of bamboo hide fox shapeshifters—kitsune. It will tell you how to bring a doll to life and teach you what to do if, on your way, you encounter a vengeful undead spirit that you definitely haven’t summoned! You’ll learn about the gods, demons, and ghosts of Japanese mythology who left a deep mark on all of Japanese culture and inspired artists and filmmakers to create such iconic masterpieces as “Ringu,” “Princess Mononoke,” and “Naruto.” The book will help you navigate the country’s complex mythological system in order to better understand that uniquely Japanese view of the world—and of oneself within it.