Japanese Myths

Kami, Emperors and Samurai

By: Mila Fois, Alberto Orso

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

JAPANESE MYTHS: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK

Japan is a land with plenty of legends: among deities, heroes, spirits and mysterious creatures, it enshrines one of the richest and fascinating traditions in the world. In this book, we will discover the mythological events narrated in Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, the first sources of Japanese myth. We will also meet heavenly and earthly Kami, great Emperors, vengeful spirits, legendary creatures and brave samurai.
Under a traditional torii, the red gate that marks the sacred world entrance, our journey begins.

This book is for everyone who is interested in Japanese mythology, from beginners to enthusiasts. It was made with love and deep dedication.

Meet Myths collection offers simple and compelling books to discover mythology from all over the world.

In this book you will find:

• Traditional Japanese stories, from the mythical to the heroic age
• Myths of creations by the heavenly Kami
• Legends about the first Japanese Emperors
• Spirits, folk heroes and famous Samurai
• A dictionary of the main characters

Suggested age: 12 years or more

About the author: Mila Fois dedicated her academic and personal studies to mythology, anthropology and philosophy. Her purpose is to share wonderful tales of gods and heroes of the past in a simple and accessible way. She is the author of an appreciated series of books and she is studying every day, with great dedication, myths and legends to share with the rest of the world.