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Sword of the Demon

Richard A. Lupoff

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Published 1976 by Harper & Row · 174 pages

Nebula Nominee 1978
Fantasy

Synopsis

In a world steeped in Japanese mythology, a shapeshifting androgyne transforms into the warrior woman Kishomo and embarks on a quest for the legendary sword Kuzanagi, battling demons, allying with gods, and navigating a landscape of flying wizards and fantastic beasts. Drawing deeply from Shinto and Buddhist legend, this ambitious fantasy weaves themes of identity, transformation, and destiny into a lush mythological tapestry.

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US

ISBN

9780060127176

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