Ch 10 shows how 18th c. storytelling strategically embedded Shugendō in the ancient landscape, placing it at the very roots of the mountain’s origins. This image remains today, offering both inspiration and obstacles for innovation.
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The epilogue recounts the gov’t's decimation of Shugendō in the Meiji era before pivoting to its recent return to many mountains. I end by reflecting on how historical perceptions shape its performance today and how reimagining that history fosters new modes of engagement.
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https://uhpress.hawaii.edu/title/a-path-into-the-mountains-shugendo-and-mount-togakushi/