French version
Fudoki風土記 古風土記alternative words: Fuudoki, Kofudoki, Ko-fudoki keywords: book , mythology related topics: Nihonshoki , Nara period , Izumo dynasty , Urashimataro explanation: In 713, Empress Genmei ordered the governors of each province (about 60) to submit a report of geography, climate, local customs and products, oral traditions etc. in order to facilitate the tax collection and the compilation of forthcoming Nihonshoki. Though most of these documents dispersed (only Izumo province has fully survived), we can still glimpse at rich local folklore that the central government has rejected such as the tale of "Urashima taro" or legend of "Hagoromo". | |