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William Elliot Griffis

William Elliot Griffis (September 17, 1843 – February 5, 1928) was an American, who was invited to Japan by Matsudaira Shungaku. He was a teacher, prolific traveller and writer who contributed to the modernisation of Japan.

Folklore

Tengu Folklore Retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)

William Elliot Griffis Dec 22, 2016 3

According to folklore, the ninja were the descendants of tengu - legendary beings with long noses and hawk-like…

Folklore

Jiraiya Folklore retold by an American (who visited Japan in 1870)

William Elliot Griffis Sep 16, 2016 0

Editor's note: This version of Jiraiya folklore was written by William Elliot Griffis. During Japan's…