Project Gutenberg 2005-06-12 Public domain in the USA. 438 Davis, F. Hadland (Frederick Hadland) Davis, Frederick Hadland Paul, Evelyn 1883 1963 Goudsmit, B. C. (Boudewijn Casper) 1849 1915 Goudsmit, Boudewijn Casper Goudsmit, B.C. Myths & legends of Japan. Dutch Mythen & Legenden van Japan Translation of Myths & legends of Japan Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team "Mythen & Legenden van Japan" by F. Hadland Davis is a collection of myths and legends written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of Japanese folklore, focusing on a variety of mythological themes including gods, heroes, and supernatural occurrences, drawing from the rich tapestry of Japan's cultural history. Through its diverse tales, the book seeks to illuminate the unique aspects of Japanese mythology and its influence on the nation’s identity. The opening of the text introduces the context of Japanese myths and legends, acknowledging the misconceptions held by Western cultures while expressing newfound respect for Japan as a significant power. The author outlines the importance of ancient mythological texts like the "Kojiki" and "Nihongi", which serve as crucial sources for these stories. The narrative begins with the creation myths involving Izanagi and Izanami, the origins of the gods, and hints at the exploration of various legendary heroes, such as Yoshitsune and Benkei, foreshadowing their adventures and challenges. This introduction sets the stage for an engaging journey through the enchanting and philosophical realms of Japan's mythological heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Folklore -- Japan Legends -- Japan Mythology, Japanese GR Text Folklore Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 1113203 2025-08-07T05:21:37.801472 text/html 1069614 2020-12-11T03:17:10 text/html 2744296 2025-08-07T05:21:59.503350 application/epub+zip 2756624 2025-08-07T05:21:43.852459 application/epub+zip 464893 2025-08-07T05:21:41.020486 application/epub+zip 3165331 2025-08-07T05:22:09.650328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3078117 2025-08-07T05:21:56.932357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 759435 2022-09-08T01:01:48.136278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 739909 2025-08-07T05:21:34.428486 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 738617 2020-12-11T03:17:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19579 2025-08-07T05:22:09.850294 application/rdf+xml 13206 2025-08-07T05:21:41.703442 image/jpeg 3535 2025-08-07T05:21:41.386420 image/jpeg 272788 2020-12-11T03:17:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 2563000 2020-12-11T03:17:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 2640808 2025-08-07T05:21:37.963475 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia