Japan’s Oldest Myths and Histories: The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki Explained скачать в хорошем качестве

Japan’s Oldest Myths and Histories: The Kojiki and Nihon Shoki Explained

What do a sun goddess, a celestial spear, and the divine origin of emperors have in common? They all come from Japan’s two oldest chronicles—the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki. In this video, we dive deep into the myths, legends, and political motives behind these ancient texts. Discover how these books shaped Japan’s national identity, recorded its earliest gods and rulers, and blended mythology with history to legitimise imperial power. Whether you're a fan of Shinto mythology, curious about ancient Japanese culture, or just love a good creation story, this journey into Japan’s mythic past is for you. 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Two Ancient Texts That Defined a Nation 01:58 The Kojiki — Japan's Oldest Chronicle 03:26 The Nihon Shoki — History for the World Stage 06:01 The Power of Story — Myth as History 07:11 Conclusion Subscribe for more legendary tales from Japan and beyond!    / @journeythistory   Support us on: Patreon:   / journeythroughhistory   TikTok:   / journey.through.h   📚 References: Andassova, M. (2019). Emperor Jinmu in the Kojiki. Japan Review, 32, 5–16. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26652947 Borgen, R., & Ury, M. (1990). Readable Japanese Mythology: Selections from Nihon Shoki and Kojiki. Journal of the Association of Teachers of Japanese, 24(1), 61–97. https://doi.org/10.2307/489230 Isomae, J. (1999). Myth in Metamorphosis: Ancient and Medieval Versions of the Yamatotakeru Legend. Monumenta Nipponica, 54(3), 361–385. https://doi.org/10.2307/2668365 Isomae, J., & Thal, S. E. (2000). Reappropriating the Japanese Myths: Motoori Norinaga and the Creation Myths of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Japanese Journal of Religious Studies, 27(1/2), 15–39. http://www.jstor.org/stable/30233639 Kawai, H., & Hori, T. (1986). The Hollow Center in the Mythology of Kojiki. Review of Japanese Culture and Society, 1(1), 72–77. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42800067 Stockdale, J. (2013). Origin Myths: Susano-o, Orikuchi Shinobu, and the Imagination of Exile in Early Japan. History of Religions, 52(3), 236–266. https://doi.org/10.1086/668660 Yoshida, K. (2003). Revisioning Religion in Ancient Japan. Japanese Journal of Religious Studies, 30(1/2), 1–26. http://www.jstor.org/stable/30234476 #kojiki #japanesehistory #japanesemythology #shinto #ancientjapan #journeythroughhistory