Weaving and binding: immigrant gods and female immortals in ancient Japan
Introduction -- Immigrant gods on the road to Jindo -- Karakami and animal sacrifice -- Female rulers and female immortals -- The queen mother of the west and the ghosts of the Buddhist tradition -- Shamanesses, lavatories, and the magic of silk -- Silkworms and consorts -- Silkworm cults in the hea...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Honolulu
University of Hawaii Press
2009
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| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Japan
/ Religion
/ China
/ Buddhism
/ History 700-1200
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| Further subjects: | B
Japan
Religion
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| Summary: | Introduction -- Immigrant gods on the road to Jindo -- Karakami and animal sacrifice -- Female rulers and female immortals -- The queen mother of the west and the ghosts of the Buddhist tradition -- Shamanesses, lavatories, and the magic of silk -- Silkworms and consorts -- Silkworm cults in the heavenly grotto : Amaterasu and the children of Ama No -- Hoakari |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0824829573 |