Komitis art works gallery web site sketch book instagram twitter dont. The enenra is a creature with origins in japanese mythology, legend and folklore. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Enenra touhou wiki characters, games, locations, and more. It resided in bonfires and it could take the form of a human. The book of the hakutaku, the third volume in my yokai encyclopedia series, is now. Anime commonly include ideas based on the creation myth, featuring amaterasu, susanoo, izanagi and izanami. Japanese mythology is a system of beliefs that includes shinto and buddhist traditions. It appears in toriyama sekiens gazu hyakki yagyou series, in konjaku hyakki shuui. See more ideas about japanese mythology, mythology and japanese folklore. Handbook of japanese mythology handbooks of world mythology author.
The myths and legends of japan can be enthralling to study but i suggest you look elsewhere for them. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. Japanese mythology submitted names behind the name. What are some good books i can get on japanese mythology. Japanese mythology by juliet piggott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. I really want to know more about japanese mythology, but i dont know where to look. It seems to be loosely based on a passage in tsurezure gusa which describes the smoke rising from fires burned in the summer to keep mosquitoes away.
Kokuri baba is a japanese yokai monster folklore illustrated in a book. Buy a cheap copy of japanese mythology book by juliet piggott. The raiju is a legendary thunder beast from japanese mythology whose shape might mimic that of a wolf, dog, fox, cat or weasel. What are the best books in english about japanese mythology. The second is in the demonology codex at the end of the book that describes it as being a rare demon made of a blackpurple. Enenra was invented by toriyama sekien for his book konjaku hyakki shui. Izanamiit means she who invites, she is a deity of shintoism, sister and companion of the god izanagi.
Handbook of japanese mythology makes it easy to travel this vast yet littleknown mythological landscape. The book reveals the origins of japans myths in the very different realms of buddhism, shinto, and folklore, and explores related mythologies of. A captivating guide to japanese folklore, myths, fairy tales, yokai, heroes and heroines explore captivating myths of japanese deities, yokai, heroes and heroines the study of mythology and folklore is a peculiar one to the ext. Oh, and on a random note about japanese mythology and the ainu. It resides in bonfires and, when it emerges, it takes the form of a human.
The white hare of inaba the japanese hares brown fur changes to white during the winter of some regions of japan. In japanese mythology, enenra is a yokai made up of wisps of smoke, which rise up into the sky from a fires, such as the takibi bonfires which farmers light to. Discusses the mythology of japan, its origins in shintoism and buddhism, and the gods, spirits, men, and animals that appear in the many legends and stories. Japanese mythology a to z, second edition is a valuable, colorful reference for anyone with an interest in mythology or japanese culture. The kojiki, which translates to the record of ancient matters, is an ancient document that elaborates the legends and myths of japan.
A superhero tale of china, retold from the journey to the west by aaron shepard lady white snake. Long, long ago, when all the animals could talk, there lived in the province of inaba in japan, a little white hare. This creation myth, or story about the creation of the world, became central to the shinto religion. Every book ive seen on their mythology either has only one star on barnes and noble, or only 32 pages, which cant possibly teach me anything. Unlike the gods, however, ame onna are not benevolent. Weak enenra can spawn from burned corpses, but these are always small. It is said that an enenra can only be seen by the pure of heart. Japanese mythology by judith piggott library of the worlds myths and legends. In japanese mythology it is the mother goddess of the islands of japan. Yamata no orochi is one of my favorite and more traditional stories. Japanese folklore are heavily influenced by the two primary religions of japan, shinto and buddhism. I like how you chose not to write, kagome overbearing as she is in the show.
Chaotic neutral, neutral evil, chaotic evil element. However, theres no detailed folklore about enenra, therefore its. Fantasy, magical realism, mythic fiction, historic fiction, or general fiction based in japanese mythology. Japanese myths stand out in in the study of mythology in that they often do not subscribe to many of the common featuresstory arcs that are shared among other world mythologies. The shinto religion alone has many kami japanese for gods or spirits most japanese myths, as generally known today, are based on the kojiki, nihonshoki. A tale from chinese opera, retold by aaron shepard ancient tales and folklore of china, by edward t. Enenra, enenra is a yokai that is made out of smoke. Michael ashkenazis handbook of japanese mythology is an expert study that deserves a prominent place on the shelves of many japanophiles, including those devoted to religious studies and such early sources as the kojiki and nihongi, as well as those who more broadly study the roots of world myth. The shinto pantheon alone boasts an uncountable number of kami deities or spirits. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. Handbook of japanese mythology by michael ashkenazi. It is also said that an enenra can only be seen by the purehearted.
Japanese mythology is a complex system of beliefs that also embraces shinto and buddhist traditions as well as agriculturebased folk religion. Most of the surviving japanese myths are recorded in the kojiki compiled 712. There is a legend that when certain people have died theyve turned into a rare form of enenra who people have mistaken for a grim reaper. In a world thought to have been createdand nearly destroyedby the primordial gods izanagi and izanami, mythic heroes battled ferocious dragons and giant spiders, while ordinary bamboo cutters and farmers made unexpected contact with the supernatural. Metrobooks, 1997 new larousse encyclopedia of mythology translated by richard aldington and delano ames. Most of the stories concern the creation of the world, the foundation of the islands of japan, and the activities of deities, humans, animals, spirits, and magical creatures. Loved the story good imagination with the blending of the fire demon. Mississippi river hydrology may help reduce oil onshore scientists are currently tracking the effects of the oil spill on the wetlands of the louisiana coast. It lives inside bonfires and when the time is right emerges in a human form. From the ruler of the heavens amaterasu to ryujin, the dragonking of the sea, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct peoples lives.
Enenra yokai japanese mythology, japanese folklore, fantasy creatures. The classic stories of mythology have been repeatedly mined for inspiration and reinterpreted for modern times, and have been an ongoing trend in. Japanese mythology simple english wikipedia, the free. Apr 25, 2020 a board about ancient religions of japan, china, korea, vietnam etc. It could only be seen by those who have a pure heart. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money.
Komitis art works gallery web site sketch book instagram twitter don t. Enenra is a yokai made up of wisps of smoke, which rise up into the sky from a fires, such as the takibi bonfires. Readers of japanese mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. Enenra japanese folklore, story books illustrations, japanese. It was first featured in the konjaku hyakki shui, circa 1781. Japanese mythology refers to any number of stories involving kami deities or spirits, oni ogres, andor youkai feylike creatures. Enenra is essentially just a personification of smoke.
Japanese mythology ebook by jim ollhoff nook book ebook. In japanese mythology the two deities izanagi and izanami gave birth to the many islands of japan kuniumi, and begat numerous deities of shintoism kamiumi. The second of the four undead, dark elementals, the enenra is spawn from the souls of a burned town or city, anywhere fire killed entire crowds the enenra can spawn, sometimes even multiple enenra spawn from one mass burning. It floats about as it climbs into the air, billowing in the. This book is only 60 pages long, so dont expect to get.
Japanese mythology includes a vast number of gods, goddesses, and spirits. Once writing was introduced in japan, those oral traditions were recorded in the kojiki book of ancient things, and the. Enenra is a japanese yokai monster mentioned in a book konjaku hyakki. Nioh 2s enenra yokai is a hulking demon of smoke and darkness, but it.
Japanese mythology, body of stories compiled from oral traditions concerning the legends, gods, ceremonies, customs, practices, and historical accounts of the japanese people. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. An introductory guide to the mythology of japanone of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of japanese culture.
Obscure mythological monsters curiosity quills press. The japanese satan enmaoo emma oh hell king is actually the ainu god of. Japanese mythology dates back 2000 years and melds the beliefs of the shinto and buddhist religions with a focus on creation and the forces of nature. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Shadow of the fox by julie kagawa, red winter by annette marie, flame in the mist by renee ahdieh, kinslayer by jay.