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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia Goto, Akira (Nanzan University, Japan) 1st edition
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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia
Goto, Akira (Nanzan University, 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.
148 pages, 27 Line drawings, black and white; 79 Halftones, black and white; 3 Tables, black and whi
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | November 20, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9780367407988 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 148 |
| Dimensions | 222 × 144 × 16 mm · 312 g |
| Language | English |
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