Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan - Richard Gordon Smith - 2024 Arcturus World Mythology

By: Richard Gordon Smith Narrated by: Geoff Sugiyama Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 12-12-24 Categories: Fantasy, Adventure, Asian, Fairy Tales Language: English Publisher: Arcturus Digital Format: mp3 64/48 stereo

Publisher's Summary

This enthralling collection brings together over 50 ancient tales from Japanese folklore, gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith.

During his journeys around Japan, Smith recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in his personal diaries. The result is a fascinating collection of historical legends from all over Japan, with themes including ghosts, unrequited love, Shinto landscape, tree and ocean spirits, samurai culture and tales driven by Bushido and Buddhist ethics.

Gordon Smith's writing combines a realist style with supernatural elements, resulting in an anthology of 'magic realist' tales which will bewitch and captivate listeners.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus World Mythology series brings together captivating retellings of myths and legends from different oral traditions, from Greek and Roman to Norse and Native American, offering rich insight into their cultures and beliefs.

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