| Japanese folklore and Yokai: The Hi no Tama, stories and legends of spirits in Japan Contributor(s): Tembouret, Kévin (Author) |
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ISBN: ISBN-13: 9798564799591 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $19.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Shintoism |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.33 lbs) 104 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Through 130 short stories and testimonies, discover Japanese ghosts under a strange aspect: the fireball. This is called Hi no Tama, literally "ball of light/energy/fire".Sometimes simple fireballs, sometimes the spirit of a person looking for something, the Hi no Tama is a Yokai that is an integral part of Japanese culture.Through this book, you will understand all the complexity of minds in Japan. Why do they end up being malicious? What message do they want to deliver? Why do they display a red, bluish or orange color? So many mysteries to be solved thanks to these little tales and facts. |