Japanese Mythology: A Concise Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Sagas, Rituals and Beliefs of Japanese Myths

Bernard Hayes

Jul 2018 · A to Z Publishing · Narrated by Gareth Johnson

About this audiobook

This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Japanese worshiped, and within the pages you will find subtopics like:

• Ancient, exciting stories and mysterious myths and intriguing legends from Japan
• Gods and goddesses that were common in Japan thousands of years ago
• Historical anecdotes and fun, related background facts
• The intense meaning and purpose of swords in Japanese culture
• The controversial legend of Issun Boshi
• Real folklore monuments and locations you can visit that date back to times of mythological beliefs

Japanese mythology is intricate and complex, and the ideals behind their mythological beliefs were often intertwined with real-life events. This book will examine how both myth and fact contributed to the culture and traditions of the Japanese, and how these influences and stories continue to live on throughout the centuries.

Ratings and reviews

The difference between this one and many other books, is really that this one is a lot more enjoyable. I appreciated it so much that I might just tune in to it again at some point. I acknowledged a great deal of the important things the author was speaking about. Some things discussed my head, but that's typical for any book that has actually been written by a genius.

I was genuinely awed by this audiobook. I actually didn't notice something bad with this book. If I am wrong, then let me know. However, I found it to be almost perfect, and that's what mattered to me. Despite of the writer's knowledge about the subject, the narrator was still the element I was most amazed with. This is what really sold me on the writer's book.

I tuned in to this audiobook, and it was absolutely motivational. It's an intriguing idea, the entire premise of this book. You do not generally see that in some other books. And that's the reason that it can use a person like me to write a few positive things about it. Let me see ... how should I explain this? It was expert, simple, and easy to understand. With that being stated, yup, I do highly endorse this book. No question about it.