New eBook Release: “Yakumo and the Corpse: From Zombies to Indigenous Beliefs” Explores Fascinating Cultural Connections
Tokyo, Japan – August 8, 2025 – Ohta Publishing is pleased to announce the release of a compelling new eBook, “[eBook Release] 八雲と屍体 ゾンビから固有信仰へ” (Yakumo and the Corpse: From Zombies to Indigenous Beliefs), available today, August 8, 2025. This thought-provoking work delves into the unexpected and intricate connections between the modern zombie phenomenon and deeply rooted indigenous belief systems.
Authored by [Author’s Name – Please note: The provided URL does not specify the author, so this information is pending confirmation or may be included within the book itself.], the eBook promises a unique academic and cultural exploration. It undertakes the ambitious task of tracing the evolution of the “undead” concept, moving beyond contemporary zombie narratives to uncover parallels and origins within diverse, often overlooked, indigenous traditions and folklore.
The title itself, “Yakumo and the Corpse,” hints at a broad cultural scope, potentially referencing historical or mythological figures and narratives from Japan, given Ohta Publishing’s base. The subtitle, “From Zombies to Indigenous Beliefs,” clearly articulates the book’s central thesis: to demonstrate how seemingly disparate cultural expressions of death, resurrection, and the animated corpse can be understood through a comparative lens that values ancestral wisdom and indigenous worldviews.
This release is expected to appeal to a wide audience, including scholars of folklore, mythology, cultural studies, religious studies, and popular culture. It also offers a fresh perspective for general readers interested in the historical and anthropological roots of horror and supernatural phenomena. By bridging the gap between globalized zombie lore and the rich tapestry of indigenous spiritual practices, the eBook invites readers to reconsider the universal human fascination with mortality and the afterlife.
Ohta Publishing is renowned for its commitment to publishing works that challenge conventional thinking and illuminate new cultural understandings. “[eBook Release] 八雲と屍体 ゾンビから固有信仰へ” is poised to become a significant contribution to these ongoing dialogues.
The eBook is now available for purchase through various digital platforms. Further details, including author information and purchase links, can be found on the Ohta Publishing website at https://www.ohtabooks.com/publish/2025/08/06140757.html.
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