Gods of myth and stone

phallicism in Japanese folk religion.

Hardcover, 294 pages

English language

Published June 20, 1974 by Weatherhill.

ISBN:
978-0-8348-0095-3
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Gods of Myth and Stone is a pioneering work, the first book in English to deal comprehensively with the origins and meaning of Japanese phallicism and to stress its pivotal position in Japan's folk religion -- that foundation of beliefs underlying the indigenous cult of Shinto and Japanese religiosity in general.

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Subjects

  • Phallicism
  • Gods, Japanese
  • Husband and wife -- Religious aspects
  • Husband and wife -- Japan