History 1601E Lecture Notes - Nihon Shoki, Emperor Tenji, Taika Reform
12 Sep 2012
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Japanese now seen as homogenous, but likely of mixed origin. Japanese language similar in grammar to korean, but some vocabulary and sound system similar to some southeast asian languages. Jomon culture up to 3rd century bce. Close cultural contacts between korea and japan. Construction of mound tombs after 3rd century ce. Japan first mentioned in chinese records dating 57 bce. Kojiki and nihon shoki complilations of native japanese legends. Creation results from male and female deities having children. First legendary emperor was jinmu in 660 bce. Imperial regalia of bronze mirror, ten pronged sword, and necklace of curved jewels similar to. Headed by a hereditary chief and worshipped a tribal god (kami) Most powerful gathering founded the yamato state in the 6th century ce. Each uji and region had their gods, or kami. Worshipped in a simple manner in simple shrines. Emphasis on fertility, ritual purity, and life stages.
