Eternal Echoes: Life And Death In Japanese Mythology

By Kenneth E Levy

"Eternal Echoes: Life and Death in Japanese Mythology" is a captivating exploration of the intricate and profound concepts surrounding life and death as they manifest in the rich tapestry of Japanese mythology. This book delves deep into the heart of Japanese cultural and religious beliefs, offering readers a mesmerizing journey through the ages.

Through the lens of myth and folklore, "Eternal Echoes" unveils the timeless stories and legends that have shaped the Japanese understanding of existence and mortality. It takes readers on a mesmerizing voyage, from the ancestral veneration and creation myths to the mysterious realms of the afterlife, including the haunting landscapes of Yomi, the land of the dead.

The chapters within "Eternal Echoes" serve as gateways to a world where deities and spirits intermingle, where the Sun Goddess Amaterasu illuminates the living, and where benevolent beings like Jizo bridge the realms of the living and the deceased. It's a journey that unravels the origins of Yomi, explores the mythic odyssey of Izanami and Izanagi, and encounters the enigmatic entrance to the underworld at Yomotsu Hirasaka.

This book offers readers an immersive experience, unveiling the roles of these mythic tales in shaping Japanese cultural practices, traditions, and rituals surrounding life, death, and the afterlife. It provides a profound understanding of how these ancient narratives continue to influence and enrich modern perspectives on existence and the enduring echoes of the past.

"Eternal Echoes" is a captivating and enlightening resource for those intrigued by Japanese mythology, spirituality, and the profound interplay of life and death. It beckons readers to embark on a timeless odyssey, where myth and reality converge to form an eternal echo that resonates through the ages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CN11W47N
• ISBN13: 9798867047504
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"