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Carte Oni and Ogre Gabriel Herrera

Oni and Ogre

Demon Warriors of Japan

Autor: Gabriel Herrera, Fernan Vargas
Limbă: engleză
Legare: Carte broșată
Editura: Independently published
Disponibilitate: În depozitul extern
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Oni and Ogre: Demon Warriors of JapanIn the shadowed mountains, hidden caves, and ancient villages o...

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Autor
Gabriel Herrera, Fernan Vargas
Limbă
engleză
Legare
Carte - Carte broșată
Publicat
2025
Pagini
134
EAN
9798267602310
Enbook ID
50553360
Editura
Independently published
Greutate
191
Dimensiuni
152 x 229 x 7

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Oni and Ogre: Demon Warriors of Japan

In the shadowed mountains, hidden caves, and ancient villages of Japan, a fearsome presence has haunted imaginations for centuries: the oni. These supernatural beings-terrifying yet morally complex-have inspired tales of terror, heroism, and divine justice. From the cannibal ogres of folklore to the fearsome Shuten-dōji, oni embody chaos, power, and the ethical challenges that shape human society.

Oni and Ogre: Demon Warriors of Japan delves deep into the origins, legends, and enduring legacy of these iconic demons. Tracing their evolution from Shinto and Buddhist texts to theater, festivals, and modern pop culture, the book explores how oni have shifted from harbingers of misfortune to symbols of morality, courage, and cultural identity. Through comparisons with demons and ogres from around the world, readers will discover the universal human fascination with monsters and the lessons they convey.

For scholars, enthusiasts of folklore, and anyone intrigued by the mysterious and supernatural, this book offers a comprehensive journey into Japan's demon-filled imagination. It reveals why the oni continues to captivate, terrify, and inspire, standing as one of the most enduring and fascinating figures in Japanese culture.

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