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Best Way to Learn about Japanese Mythology?

  • I'm writing a story that involves Japanese mythology, but I can't find the right sources to do so. Are there any books or websites I could use that clearly present this information in an easy-to-read, organized style? I've found a few websites with a lot of information, but it's too much to fully understand by simply reading individual articles in alphabetical order, especially when you get all of the names confused. (Ame-no-this, Ame-no-that...) A good example of what I'm looking for is 'D'aulaires' Book of Greek Myths', but on Japanese mythology. D'aulaires' organizes its contents into broad categories like Gods, Minor Gods, and Heroes. It gives plenty of information on everything, along with pictures. It starts with the Creation Story and then follows in a somewhat chronological order with everything else. If it helps, here are the main things I want to learn about: -Gods/spirits/kami -Creatures/monsters (yokai?) -Heroes and legends -Mythological places, weapons, artifacts, etc. Thanks

  • Answer:

    Japanese Mythology http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Iz-Le/Japanese-Mythology.html Creation Story http://www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/CS/CSJapan.html Ancient Folklore and Tales of Japan http://www.sacred-texts.com/shi/atfj/index.htm Asian Mythology:Myths and legends of China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia by Rachel Storm Japanese Mythology A - Z by Jeremy Roberts http://www.amazon.com/Asian-Mythology-Thailand-Malaysia-Indonesia/sim/0754806049/2?o=9

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