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May 12, 2017 · The Kojiki ('Record of Ancient Things') is the oldest book of Japanese history and the oldest text of any kind from Japan. Compiled in 712 CE by the court scholar Ono Yasumaro, the work begins with...
- Mark Cartwright
There are two major branches of Kojiki manuscripts: Ise and Urabe. The extant Urabe branch consists of 36 existing manuscripts all based on the 1522 copies by Urabe Kanenaga. The Ise branch may be subdivided into the Shinpukuji-bon (真福寺本) manuscript of 1371–1372 and the Dōka-bon (道果本) manuscripts.
The religious and ethical values of the Kojiki were rediscovered and reevaluated by Moto-ori Norinaga (1730–1801), who wrote the complete “Annotation of the Kojiki” in 49 volumes. The Kojiki was first translated into English in 1882.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 29, 2024 · The Kojiki, or "Records of Ancient Matters," holds the prestigious title of being Japan's oldest surviving chronicle. Compiled in 712 AD, this amazing text offers a window into the myths, legends, and early history of Japan. Written by Ō no Yasumaro under the commission of Empress Genmei, the Kojiki is a treasure trove of narratives that shape ...
- Robbie Mitchell
The Kojiki translates to ‘Records of Ancient Matters’ and it was written down in 712 after a long period of being passed down through oral tradition. The reason it is one of the central books within Shinto is that it lays the foundation for a lot of the most common ceremonies and customs.
translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain. [1919] The Kojiki is one of the two primary sources for Shinto, the Japanese national religion. It starts in the realm of myth, with the creation of Japan from foam. Innumerable gods and goddesses are described.
Kojiki or Furukotofumi (古事記), ( “Records of Ancient Matters”), is the oldest surviving book dealing with ancient Japanese history. It was codified in the first half of 680 C.E., by decree of Emperor Temmu.
