Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]

by Paul D. Storrie

Book Overview

This graphic novel tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasu's parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu's father later puts his children in charge of parts of the natural world. Beautiful and kindly Amaterasu is made the goddess of the sun. But her brother, Susano, god of the sea and storms, is jealous of his sister's position. In fear of Susano's temper, Amaterasu hides in a cave, plunging the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822565730
• ISBN13: 9780822565734
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Graphic Universe
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9