Table of Contents

Part One Introduction to the Nihon ryoiki Chapter I Background (I) Kyokai, the Author (2) Influence of Earlier Writings Chapter II World View Reflected (I) Cosmic Order (2) Man and Power (3) Miraculous World Part Two Annotated Translation of the Nihon ryoiki Volume I Tales 1-35 Volume II Tales 1-42 Volume III Tales 1-39

About the Author

Kyoko Motomuchi Nakamura

Reviews

'A major contribution made by Kyoko Motomochi Nakamura Nakamura's book is much more than merely a lavishly annotated translation. Nakamura demonstrates her familiarity with both Western and Japanese scholarship beyond the scope of her immediate subject matter. A refreshing down-to-earth approach which does not confuse religion with philosophy or pure metaphysics. An excellent scholarly work which deserves the attention of scholars from various fields. Despite the high price of the reprint, I would not hesitate to recommend its purchase. It is worth every single dollar, yen, pound or whatever currency it takes.' - Christoph Kleine, Japanese Religions