Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago

Name: Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese ArchipelagoExploring the Japanese Skyscape\nAuthor(s): Akira Goto\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367407988, 978-0367407988\nSynopsis\nGoto introduces the diverse and multilayered skylore and cultural astron- omy of the peoples of the Japanese Archipelago.\n\nGoing as far back as the Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods, this book examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests, and the ruling classes throughout Japans ancient and medieval history. As well as covering the systems of the dominant Japanese people, he also explores the astronomy of the Ainu people of Hokkaido, and of the people of the Ryukyu Islands. Along the way he discusses the importance of astronomy in official rituals, mythol- ogy, and Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies.\n\nThis book provides a unique overview of cultural astronomy in Japan and is a valuable resou.