Tantō "Amatsumara" (天津麻羅)

Japanese mythology finally has its own dictionary of gods! Between history and folklore, Shintoism is a religion that has blended with a variety of influences since its beginnings (political power, foreign religions, local folklore...). Its existence endures and takes root in a country in constant evolution. Today, there are still over 80,000 Shinto shrines scattered across the 4 corners of Japan. With this book, discover the 200 most important gods and goddesses: their legends, the shrines in which they are worshipped, their descendants and even the primary purpose of their existence. Known as Kami or Mikoto, Japanese gods never cease to amaze! 200 celestial, terrestrial and infernal deities have left their mark on Japanese culture. These gods include some 40 emperors who changed Japan, before becoming deities in the eyes of their ancestors. That's right! The emperor of Japan, whether we're talking about Jinmu Tennō (神武天皇) or even the current emperor, holds his power from his illustrious divine ancestors. How did Amaterasu help the emperors during their conquests? How were the Japanese gods born? What is the true origin of today's imperial family? Questions with answers hidden in this book. Anecdotes, legends, stories, conspiracies... These are just some of the terms that characterize Japanese history mixed with Shintoism. The Dictionary of Japanese Gods is the result of nearly 2 years of intensive research into over fifty mythological and religious sources. In fact, it's a veritable bible for fans of mythological tales and Japanese culture.
Release date: August 7, 2020

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