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Real and Imagined

- The Peak of Gold in Heian Japan

About Real and Imagined

During the Heian period, the sacred mountain Kinpusen came to cultural prominence as a pilgrimage site for the most powerful men in Japan, but these journeys also had political implications. Using a myriad of sources, Heather Blair sheds new light on Kinpusen, positioning it within the broader religious and political history of the Heian period.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674504271
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 364
  • Published:
  • May 3, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 238x161x31 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 638 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 20, 2024

Description of Real and Imagined

During the Heian period, the sacred mountain Kinpusen came to cultural prominence as a pilgrimage site for the most powerful men in Japan, but these journeys also had political implications. Using a myriad of sources, Heather Blair sheds new light on Kinpusen, positioning it within the broader religious and political history of the Heian period.

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