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THE POWER OF THE BOW - JOHANNES HAUBNER KARTONI...

There is almost no other country in the world where bows are more closely intertwined with
history and culture than in Japan. The bow is not only a means to hunt animals and defeat
enemies  but it also plays a significant role in Japan's mythology and popular belief when
children are born  diseases are to be healed  demons expelled  and good harvests secured. The
bow is even attributed the power to transmit messages from the gods and predict the future.
About 190 magnificent and expressive woodblock prints from the 19th century illustrate
historical events  and take the reader on a foray through Japan's mythology and intellectual
history. Bow rituals  competitions  and ceremonies are depicted  legendary archers are
portrayed and their exploits are told. Along the way  the influence of Shintoism  Taoism 
Buddhism  and Confucianism on Japanese archery is described. The Power of the Bow is an
illustrated reader for all bow lovers and all friends of Japanese culture and history.

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