Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago. Exploring the Japanese Skyscape, Paperback/Akira Goto

Goto examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests and the ruling classes throughout Japan's ancient and medieval history. He discusses the importance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies, providing an overview of cultural astronomy in Japan. Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Author(s): Akira Goto Number of pages: 156 Collection: Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 137 x 214 x 13 Cover type: Paperback / softback