Japanese Myths & Tales

From the creation myth of Izanagi and Izanami designed to explain the orgins of the island of Japan, to the hundreds of kami (gods or spirits) and monsters Japanese legends tell the story of the land, the nation, the people and the divine heritage of the emperors of Japan. Often bloody, and fantastic, the tales are a powerful, rewarding read, gathered together in the gorgeous, deluxe hardcover editions of the Flame Tree series.