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Ye Magick Mirrour of Old Japan

By Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips) Thompson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Uncover the secrets of ancient Japan through the looking glass, where mirrors hold divine power and reflect more than just images.

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2019-04-08
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** "Ye Magick Mirrour of Old Japan" by Silvanus P. Thompson is a deep look into the world of mirrors in old Japan, likely penned in the late 1800s. It shows how mirrors were more than just shiny objects; they were magical things tied to Japanese stories and customs. The text explains that mirrors were very important in Shinto temples and even part of the Emperor's special items. It tells the story of Amaterasu, the sun goddess, and her special mirror, showing how these objects were part of important rituals and myths. The details of how these mirrors were made and the amazing way they reflected light add a sense of wonder to these old objects, making them seem even more special. **

About the Author

Silvanus Phillips Thompson was an English professor of physics at the City and Guilds Technical College in Finsbury, England. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1891 and was known for his work as an electrical engineer and as an author. Thompson's most enduring publication is his 1910 text Calculus Made Easy, which teaches the fundamentals of infinitesimal calculus, and is still in print. Thompson also wrote a popular physics text, Elementary Lessons in Electricity and Magnetism, as well as biographies of Lord Kelvin and Michael Faraday.

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