Bibliograph

Amaterasu, return of the sun : a Japanese myth

Type

Label

Amaterasu, return of the sun : a Japanese myth

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Rated E

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Amaterasu

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Graphic myths and legends

Sub title

return of the sun : a Japanese myth

Summary

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 world into darkness. The other gods and goddesses must come up with a clever plan to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place and restore order to the world

Target audience

juvenile

Classification