A seminal collection of Japanese supernatural tales and philosophical meditations. The work preserves the traditional folklore of the Meiji era and explores the psychological and Buddhist foundations of the uncanny.
A classic collection of Japanese folklore adapted for a global audience in the early 20th century. The work examines the moral lessons, supernatural encounters, and cultural archetypes that defined the traditional Japanese imagination.
An indigenous-led exploration of Inuit creation myths, centering on the figure of the Raven, the origin of the sea, and the spiritual concept of Sila. The work contextualizes these narratives as a vital philosophical system for understanding the relationship between humanity and the Arctic environment.
A comparative scholarly study of the mantic traditions of Early China and Ancient Greece, examining divination as a sophisticated tool for understanding fate, causality, and social order.
This anthology gathers modern and traditional voices from the Andes to explore the ‘deep rivers’ of indigenous memory, land-based spirituality, and the complex identity of the South American highlands.
A scholarly exploration of how cultural backgrounds shape human perception through the ‘culture cycle,’ examining the psychological tensions between independent and interdependent models of the self.
Ciro Alegría’s 1941 novel depicts the tragic struggle of an Andean community (Rumi) to protect its sacred land and traditional way of life against the encroachment of a corrupt legal system and predatory landowners.
A seminal narrative study documenting the recovery of patients from a decades-long catatonic state, exploring themes of consciousness, identity, and the subjective experience of time.
A raw and unvarnished collection of Inuit oral traditions that highlights the visceral reality of Arctic life, shamanic transformation, and the survival-based ethics of the North. It preserves the darker, more surreal aspects of folklore often omitted by earlier ethnographers.
Yawar Fiesta is a seminal novel by José María Arguedas that examines the cultural clash in the Peruvian Andes through the lens of a traditional ritual bullfight, exploring themes of indigenous identity, communal resistance, and social hierarchy.
