Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia - Goto, Akira (Nanzan University, Japan) - Books - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 9780367612757 - May 30, 2022
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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia

Goto, Akira (Nanzan University, Japan)

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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia

Goto examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests and the ruling classes throughout Japan’s ancient and medieval history. He discusses the importance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies, providing an overview of cultural astronomy in Japan.


156 pages

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Released May 30, 2022
ISBN13 9780367612757
Publishers Taylor & Francis Ltd
Pages 148
Dimensions 214 × 137 × 13 mm   ·   210 g
Language English