The present essay addresses the analysis of three fragments from the Tango no kuni fudoki (Record of the Tango province and its customs), which have reached us indirectly through various mediaeval sources. The Tango no kuni fudoki is one of the provincial chronicles compiled in response to Queen Genmei’s edict in 713. Although these three fragments do not provide a complete understanding of the original text, they offer insights into certain anecdotes closely tied to the narrative of the ancient province. This paper will begin by introducing the characteristics of the text, including its dating, authorship, and style. Following this introduction, the essay will delve into the themes present within the fragments, considering their connection to subsequent historical and cultural developments. Ultimately, the paper will provide an annotated translation of the three fragments, aiming to shed light on their content and significance.
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Chapter Title
Alla «dimora degli immortali». I frammenti del Tango no kuni fudoki
Authors
Antonio Manieri
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0422-4.17
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Publication Year
2024
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Book Title
Il dono dell’airone
Book Subtitle
Scritti in onore di Ikuko Sagiyama
Editors
Luca Capponcelli, Diego Cucinelli, Chiara Ghidini, Matilde Mastrangelo, Rolando Minuti
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Number of Pages
390
Publication Year
2024
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© 2024 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0422-4
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0421-7
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0422-4
Series Title
Connessioni. Studies in Transcultural History
Series ISSN
2975-0393
Series E-ISSN
2975-0261