The Dark Side of Japan

Ancient Black Magic, Folklore, Ritual

von Antony Cummins

224 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Uncover the chilling secrets of Japan's dark past with tales of black magic, monsters, and forgotten folklore.Delve into the shadowy depths of Japanese culture, where ancient documents reveal a world of superstitions, death rituals, and protection spells. Antony Cummins unveils the terrifying kappa, goblin-like creatures that drown their victims, and other hellish concepts that still linger in the forgotten legends of old Japan. Explore the now-forgotten Victorian volumes on Japanese mythology and recent academic research, transformed into modern stories that let you enter the world of the supernatural.The Dark Side of Japan is your guide to: - Ancient black magic practices- Monsters and demons of Japanese folklore- Protection spells and rituals- The dark interpretations of life and deathEnter a world where the line between reality and nightmare blurs, and discover the secrets that have been hidden for centuries. Perfect for readers fascinated by Japanese culture, mythology, and the supernatural.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Volksglaube Folklore-, Mythen- und Legendenforschung
• ISBN: 9781445663029
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.08.2017
• Größe: 233 x 154 mm
• Verlag: Amberley Publishing