Ye Magick Mirrour of Old Japan
Read online or download for free
Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips)
1851 - 1916
About this book
In an era when Japan was transitioning from isolation to engagement with the West, "Ye Magick Mirrour of Old Japan" by Silvanus P. Thompson delves into the profound cultural significance of mirrors in Japanese society. This scholarly work examines the mystical attributes ascribed to these reflective objects, highlighting their role in rituals and their representation of purity and truth. Thompson's exploration reveals how mirrors served not only as practical tools but also as symbols of spiritual insight and self-reflection. Ideal for students, historians, and cultural enthusiasts, this document invites readers to appreciate the intricate relationship between art, spirituality, and identity in Japan’s rich heritage. Discover the enchanting world of Japanese mirrors through Thompson's insightful analysis.
More books by author: Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips)
Calculus Made Easy Being a very-simplest introduction to those beautiful methods which are generally called by the terrifying names of the Differential Calculus and the Integral Calculus
Bibliographical history of electricity & magnetism, chronologically arranged
On the magnet, magnetick bodies also, and on the great magnet the earth a new physiology, demonstrated by many arguments & experiments
Treatise on light
Michael Faraday, His Life and Work
Philipp Reis: Inventor of the Telephone A Biographical Sketch
William Gilbert, and Terrestial Magnetism in the Time of Queen Elizabeth A Discourse