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TygrBright

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2. So many layers in these tales-- thank you!

Reply to AsahinaKimi (Original post)

Sun Dec 11, 2011, 05:18 PM

Dec 2011

One thing that adds appeal to these tales is the matter-of-fact juxtaposition of human nature and the supernatural, and the assumption that "explanations" and rationalizations for positive and negative events are independent of individuals' actions.

appreciatively,
Bright

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JAPANESE FOLK TALES ~THE SPIRIT OF THE LOTUS LILY [View all] AsahinaKimi Dec 2011 OP

thank you n/t westerebus Dec 2011 #1

So many layers in these tales-- thank you! TygrBright Dec 2011 #2

I am thinking of redoing the entire series and adding them to my blog. AsahinaKimi Dec 2011 #3

It provides some insight into the basis of Shinto, as well. TygrBright Dec 2011 #4

That would be cool but AsahinaKimi Dec 2011 #5