Songs of Gods, Songs of Humans: The Epic Tradition of the Ainu (Princeton Legacy Library)
A study of Ainu epic poetry and oral traditions, presenting translations and analysis of traditional songs within their cultural and historical context.
About This Book
This volume examines the epic tradition of the Ainu people of northern Japan.
It presents translations and analysis of traditional songs and narratives collected from Ainu storytellers.
The work situates these oral performances within their cultural and historical context.
Readers gain insight into Ainu beliefs, social structures, and artistic expression through these poetic forms.
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