From Kyoto to Dazaifu. A journey into the legends of ancient Japan.
PURE| N° d'inventaire | 30065 |
| Format | 14 X 20.5 |
| Détails | 468 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Rennes, 2023 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782753593138 |
What is the exceptional fate of Sugawara no Michizane, a 9th-century scholar who became a god and inspired a cult that remains extremely popular to this day? The influence of his cult on the history, culture, and traditions of Japan is considerable. Echoes of this influence can be found in traditional festivals as well as in local beliefs and legends, place names and the urban landscape, and works of art from the past and present. The legends that have formed about Michizane involve either the man or his deified form, and thus invoke the motifs specific to both types of stories. So much so that one could almost say that the stories of Michizane alone combine all the motifs invoked in the legends of Japan. This book presents these motifs, explains their origin and significance, and in doing so offers new perspectives on how to understand works of art from Japan, whether novels, prints, manga, or anime.
With the support of the ARC (Art Research Center) of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto .
What is the exceptional fate of Sugawara no Michizane, a 9th-century scholar who became a god and inspired a cult that remains extremely popular to this day? The influence of his cult on the history, culture, and traditions of Japan is considerable. Echoes of this influence can be found in traditional festivals as well as in local beliefs and legends, place names and the urban landscape, and works of art from the past and present. The legends that have formed about Michizane involve either the man or his deified form, and thus invoke the motifs specific to both types of stories. So much so that one could almost say that the stories of Michizane alone combine all the motifs invoked in the legends of Japan. This book presents these motifs, explains their origin and significance, and in doing so offers new perspectives on how to understand works of art from Japan, whether novels, prints, manga, or anime.
With the support of the ARC (Art Research Center) of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto .