F. Hadland Davis

The Persian Mystics Jal lu'd-d n R m , a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Persian Mystics J m , a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Rūmī, in full Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, also called by the honorific Mawlānā, (born c. September 30, 1207, Balkh now in Afghanistan]-died December 17, 1273, Konya now in Turkey]) was the greatest Sufi mystic and poet in she Persian language, famous for his lyrics and for his didactic epic Mas̄navī-yi Maʿnavī ("Spiritual Couplets"), which widely influenced mystical thought and literature throughout the Muslim world, and, by now, the western world.

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"Myths and Legends of Japan", written in 1913, was an immediate best-seller when it was first released. With the Meiji Restoration, Japan began a period of modernization in the late 19th century that would open up the country to the rest of the world for the first time. This allowed historians like F. Hadland Davis, the author of "Myths and Legends of Japan", an unprecedented opportunity to study and introduce Japanese culture to Western audiences. Stories about creation, mystical creatures, and ghosts, as well as stories about Buddhism, folk tales, and other amazing tales grace the pages of this anthology. The information stored in this collection is not just entertaining, but also well-researched and accurate. Davis included anthropological tidbits as well about how the stories were representative of Japanese culture. Students of Japanese history or those wishing to learn more about Japanese culture will be delighted with this comprehensive collection of Japanese folklore. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Myths and Legends of Japan is a comprehensive collection of traditional Japanese folklore and mythology, compiled and translated by F. Hadland Davis. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the creation myths of Japan to the stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, and supernatural creatures such as dragons and foxes. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Japanese mythology. The first chapter covers the creation myths, including the story of Izanagi and Izanami, who are said to have created the islands of Japan. Subsequent chapters cover the gods and goddesses of Japan, including Amaterasu, the sun goddess, and Susanoo, the storm god. Other chapters focus on legendary heroes and heroines, such as the warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune and the female warrior Tomoe Gozen. There are also chapters devoted to ghosts and demons, including the famous story of the ghostly woman Okiku, and the Yokai, a class of supernatural creatures that includes everything from mischievous imps to terrifying monsters. Throughout the book, Davis provides extensive commentary and analysis, placing each myth and legend within its cultural and historical context. The result is a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of Japanese mythology, which will appeal to anyone interested in folklore, mythology, or Japanese culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.