Japanese Legends for Children - Reprint

5r The World Legends Series.

Notes

Classic Japanese legends are rich with myth, folklore, and spiritual elements rooted in Shinto and Buddhist traditions, often blending history with the supernatural. These stories feature gods (kami), ghosts (yūrei), demons (oni), shape-shifting animals like foxes (kitsune) and raccoon dogs (tanuki), as well as heroic warriors and tragic lovers. Famous legends include the tale of Momotaro, a boy born from a peach who defeats demons; Urashima Taro, a fisherman who visits an undersea palace and returns to find centuries have passed; and The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Japan’s oldest narrative, about a moon princess named Kaguya-hime. These legends reflect cultural values such as loyalty, honor, humility, and respect for nature, and continue to influence Japanese literature, theater, anime, and film today.

Description

Hardcover illustrative boards. Reprint.