Ghosts and the Japanese: Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends
The Japanese have ambivalent attitudes toward death, deeply rooted in pre-Buddhist traditions. In this scholarly but accessible work, authors Iwasaka and Toelken show that everyday beliefs and customs--particularly death traditions--offer special insight into the living culture of Japan.
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The Japanese have ambivalent attitudes toward death, deeply rooted in pre-Buddhist traditions. In this scholarly but accessible work, authors Iwasaka and Toelken show that everyday beliefs and customs--particularly death traditions--offer special insight into the living culture of Japan. Booknews Iwasaka (Japanese, U. of Trier, Germany) and Toelken (history and English, Utah State U.) illustrate the ongoing traditions and customs surrounding the Japanese attitudes toward life and death by examining Japanese ghost legends and artwork portraying ghosts. Includes color illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
ForewordPrefacePt. IAn Introduction to the Left Stairway1Pt. IIDeath Customs in Contemporary Japan13Pt. IIIJapanese Death Legends and Vernacular Culture43Mothers and Children60Revenge and Anger79Omens96Ghosts at Sea103Passions108Bibliography125Index133
\ BooknewsIwasaka (Japanese, U. of Trier, Germany) and Toelken (history and English, Utah State U.) illustrate the ongoing traditions and customs surrounding the Japanese attitudes toward life and death by examining Japanese ghost legends and artwork portraying ghosts. Includes color illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
