✳︎ Publisher: Hosei University Press ✳︎ Publication Date: May 1, 1974 ✳︎ Size: A5 ✳︎ Number of Pages: 292p Ema are the crystallization of common people's prayers. There is no place across the country, from small shrines in village corners to everywhere else, where they are not found. Beginning with the offering of horses to the gods in ancient festivals, this book explores the paintings of horses from various regions, meticulously depicted and enshrined through folk beliefs and art, using abundant photographs and historical materials. ◉ Hiromi Iwai (いわいひろみ) Born in Nara City in 1932. Completed the Master's program at Ritsumeikan University Graduate School. Doctor of Literature. Currently, Director of the Oita Prefectural Museum of History, Professor Emeritus at the National Museum of Japanese History, and Professor Emeritus at Tezukayama University. ◉⤵︎ Search Terms Below Hiromi Iwai Wishing on Ema Encyclopedia of Japanese Yokai Yokai, Ema, and the Seven Lucky Gods #FolkToys #Ema