Gods of Ancient Cultures: The Japanese

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Japanese mythology and religion combines aspects of Shinto, Buddhism and Taoism. They acknowledge almost countless Kami (Gods) and their myths explain everything from the creation of the universe and the Japanese isles to the origins of their royal family. This book touches on various aspects of the Japanese religion and mythology and several of their Gods.

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