The Ritual Narration of Mortuary Art: The "Illustrated Story of Emperor Antoku" and Its "Etoki" at Amidaji

This article recovers the memorial and placatory function of the Illustrated Story of Emperor Antoku and its etoki (picture-explaining) at Amidaji, the non-extant mortuary temple for the tragically killed Antoku and the Taira. After discussing the content, date, and authorship of the Illustrated Sto...

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Main Author: Gunji, Naoko (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Nanzan Institute [2013]
In: Japanese journal of religious studies
Year: 2013, Volume: 40, Issue: 2, Pages: 203-245
Further subjects:B Emperors
B Soul music
B Tales
B Rebirth
B Buddhism
B Illustration
B Religious Studies
B Funerary rituals
B Religious rituals
B Portraits
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