G'day,
I am, embarking on some research into the sea of trees (Aokigahara) for my visual arts practice.
My main area of interest was into the ancient mythologies related to the area but then I read this article
jref.com
Which is what led me to join this forum.
For the moment if anybody can help, I want to find out if and if so where I could find, any specific myths or legends related to the forest.
This would obviously be the beginning of quite a long trail of investigation, but if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be awse.
Joel
I am, embarking on some research into the sea of trees (Aokigahara) for my visual arts practice.
My main area of interest was into the ancient mythologies related to the area but then I read this article
Suicides stir up stink in Fuji's fearsome forest
We certainly do not intend to indulge in the usual stereotypes of Japan, but macabre this story is worth reading... Taken from Mainichi News, July 11, 2001: Suicides stir up stink in Fuji's fearsome forest By Ryann Connell Staff Writer Not another one," the restaurant worker says as she looks...
jref.com
Which is what led me to join this forum.
For the moment if anybody can help, I want to find out if and if so where I could find, any specific myths or legends related to the forest.
This would obviously be the beginning of quite a long trail of investigation, but if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be awse.
Joel