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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)
Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia
Goto, Akira (Nanzan University, Japan)
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
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | May 30, 2022 |
ISBN13 | 9780367612757 |
Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Pages | 148 |
Dimensions | 214 × 137 × 13 mm · 210 g |
Language | English |
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