Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia - Goto, Akira (Nanzan University, Japan) - Books - Taylor & Francis Ltd - 9780367407988 - November 20, 2020
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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia 1st edition

Goto, Akira (Nanzan University, Japan)

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Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape - Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia 1st edition

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

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Released November 20, 2020
ISBN13 9780367407988
Publishers Taylor & Francis Ltd
Pages 148
Dimensions 222 × 144 × 16 mm   ·   312 g
Language English