Kojiki: The Birth of Japan: The Japanese Creation Myth

Kojiki: The Birth of Japan: The Japanese Creation Myth Illustrated

Take a step back in time to the origins of Japan's creation mythâ€”told here for the very first time in illustrated form.

In the beginning there was nothingâ€”a void. Then the heavens and the earth took shape, as the ancient gods of Japan breathed the first sparks of life into these islands. The 1300 year-old Kojiki myth traces the beginnings of the Japanese people, following the rise of the Japanese islands from their humble origins as a lump of clay to a great nation that would one day take its rightful place among the leading nations of the world.

Like all creation myths from around the world, the Kojiki story occupies a treasured place in the nation's literature and collective imagination. Kazumi Wilds's striking illustrations capture the drama and intensity of a mythic tale where chaos and demons are unleashed and where darkness is slowly pushed back by the righteous, as good prevails over evil.

Kojiki: The Birth of Japan combines the raucous rhythms and startling imagery of today's best graphic novels with a retelling of a classic and timeless Japanese story. This book will be remembered and treasured for years to come by lovers of mythology, folklore and anyone interested in Japanese culture and history.

For readers ages 14 & up
Country USA
Brand Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9784805315392
ReleaseDate 2019-10-22
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9784805315392

Country	USA
Brand	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9784805315392
ReleaseDate	2019-10-22
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9784805315392

Kojiki: The Birth of Japan: The Japanese Creation Myth Illustrated

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