Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago
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"Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago" by Akira Gotō is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Goto examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests and the ruling classes throughout Japan's ancient and medieval history. He discusses the importance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies, providing an overview of cultural astronomy in Japan.
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"Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago" by Akira Gotō is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: General Astronomy
Author: Akira Gotō
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
Goto examines the significance of constellations in the daily life of farmers, fishermen, sailors, priests and the ruling classes throughout Japan's ancient and medieval history. He discusses the importance of astronomy in official rituals, mythology, and Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies, providing an overview of cultural astronomy in Japan.
| Author | Akira Gotō |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Published | 2020-11-20 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780367407988 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 148 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Ethnoastronomy |
| Topic | General Astronomy |
| Series | Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 148 pages
Language: English
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