The Japanese Arts Collection Book 3
KATANA & YOKAI
Supernatural Tales of Japanese Swords, Vol. 1.
About this book
Sixteen legendary swords. Sixteen tales of the supernatural.
The Japanese Arts Collection Book 3
Overview
Japanese swords are admired for their beauty, craftsmanship, and deadly sharpness. Yet some blades are remembered for something more: the strange and supernatural legends attached to their names.
Katana & Yokai explores sixteen celebrated Japanese swords associated with demons, monsters, prophetic dreams, divine intervention, mysterious illnesses, and extraordinary miracles.
Discover the sword said to have beheaded the demon Shuten Dōji, the blade that severed the arm of Ibaraki Dōji, the great sword restored by a swarm of fireflies, and the enormous weapon believed to have drawn itself from its scabbard to hunt down a monster. You will also encounter Muramasa, the infamous swordsmith whose blades were feared as a curse upon the Tokugawa family.
Featured swords
- Kogarasumaru
- Kogitsunemaru
- Onimaru Kunitsuna
- Himetsuuru Ichimonji
- Soshinomaru
- Hotarumaru
- Yamanbagiri Kunihiro
- Nenekirimaru
- Kannagiri Nagamitsu
- Dōjigiri Yasutsuna
- Hizamaru
- Onikirimaru
- Kashagiri Hiromitsu
- Nikkari Aoe
- In'yōmaru
- Muramasa
What each entry includes
Each entry combines an accessible account of the sword's legend with historical background, information about its maker and owners, and explanations of the yokai and supernatural beliefs connected to its story. Every sword is accompanied by a full-color image.
Who this guide is for
Written for general readers, this book requires no previous knowledge of Japanese swords or history. It is ideal for readers interested in katana, samurai, Japanese folklore, yokai, mysterious legends, and the occult.
Katana & Yokai: Supernatural Tales of Japanese Swords, Vol. 1 is Book 3 in The Japanese Arts Collection from Yutori Publishing.
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FAQ
Questions about KATANA & YOKAI
What does this book cover?
KATANA & YOKAI covers sixteen legendary Japanese swords linked to demons, monsters, prophetic dreams, divine intervention, mysterious illnesses, and miracles, with historical background, makers, owners, and full-color images for each sword.
Do I need prior knowledge of Japanese swords or folklore?
No. The book is written for general readers and requires no previous knowledge of Japanese swords, history, or yokai folklore.
Is this book available with Kindle Unlimited?
Yes, KATANA & YOKAI is available to read in full with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.