The Ainu and Their Folk-Lore

Author: John Batchelor

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Title: The Ainu and Their Folk-Lore

Author: John Batchelor

Description: The most detailed account of Ainu religion and folklore, written by John Batchelor after nearly 25 years among the Ainu. It covers the kamuy, the bear ceremony, demons, charms and hundreds of myths and legends.

Pages: 643

Size: 27.7 MB

Format: PDF

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