Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago Exploring the Japanese Skyscape |
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| Author:
| Goto, Akira |
| Series title: | Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-000-22113-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2020 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $22.95USD $62.95USD $62.95 |
Book Description:
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Goto examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests and the ruling classes throughout Japan's ancient and medieval history. He discusses the importance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies, providing an overview of cultural astronomy in Japan.
Goto examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests and the ruling classes throughout Japan's ancient and medieval history. He discusses the importance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies, providing an overview of cultural astronomy in Japan.