Japanese Mythology
There are mythology in Japan. Long long ago, It was edited by an order of the governing classas at that time. Properly speaking, it was edited as history handing down. However, the governing classas at that time might edit it advantageoussly. But yet, it is useful research on ancient history and its outlook on the world in Jpapn.


 KOJIKI  

A.D. 712, Edited by Ohno Yasumaro. This mythology is very famous.At that time, the man of power edited the mythology, because justify powers which has it. By the this, It was assumed that the TENNOU (Japanese Emperor) was god's descendant, and It is natural that god's descendant holds politics.
 NIHONSHOKI  

A.D. 720, Edited by Toneri shinnoh. This mythology is as famous as KOJIKI.

 FUDOKI  

A.D. 713, It was edited by an order of the governing classas at that time, GENMEI TENNOH. In accordance with order,the head of all local countries made it. FUDOKI is legend and tale of every local country. Existing is only 5 pieces now. Their are called "GOKOKU NO FUDOKI". Only "Izumo NO FDOKI" is complete sooner or later.

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