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Title: Japanese Folklore
Post by: HaikuHampster on December 01, 2014, 11:01:14 PM
Hey,

I'm looking for a good book on Japanese folklore. Anyone know of a good translation of the kojiki? or Just another in depth book in Japanese folklore/mythology. Thanks!

Thomas
Title: Re: Japanese Folklore
Post by: AlanSummers on December 02, 2014, 02:04:08 AM
Hi Thomas,
Quote from: HaikuHampster on December 01, 2014, 11:01:14 PM
Hey,

I'm looking for a good book on Japanese folklore. Anyone know of a good translation of the kojiki? or Just another in depth book in Japanese folklore/mythology. Thanks!

Thomas

You might also enjoy The Nihon Shoki:
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Nihon_shoki
http://nihonshoki.wikidot.com

Kojiki:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kojiki-Account-Ancient-Translations-Classics/dp/0231163894/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417507289&sr=1-1&keywords=Kojiki

http://www.amazon.com/Kojiki-Account-Ancient-Translations-Classics/dp/0231163894/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417507400&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Kojiki%3A+An+Account+of+Ancient+Matters


But do please consider using an independent book seller as they need supporting by us.

warm regards,

Alan