The monkey and crocodile story in Japan : the presence of an ancient Indian tale among early Japanese narratives

This thesis examines the presence of early Indian narrative elements in Japan through an analysis of tale collections and regional Japanese folklore. Focusing on the reception of the widely distributed monkey and crocodile story, the present study aims to elucidate the role of Indian tales within Ja...

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Main Author: Marsh, Elizabeth
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/52718