Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth] (Graphic Myths and Legends) - Softcover

Storrie, Paul D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822565730 ISBN 13: 9780822565734

Publisher: Graphic Universe ™, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Graphic Myths and Legends

The Graphic Myths and Legends series brings to life some of the most enduring tales from a variety of cultures. Action-packed and richly illustrated, the age-old stories will engage readers in new ways.

From the Back Cover:

From the fields of heaven...

...Came Japan's goddess of the sun.

The sun goddess Amaterasu shines with great beauty and kindness. She makes the crops grow in the fields and warms the faces of the people on earth. But behind her lurks her brother, the storm god Susano. Susano is angry and jealous of Amaterasu. Fearful of her brother, Amaterasu hides herself in a cave and plunges the world into cold and darkness. How will the other gods convince Amaterasu to come out from her hiding place? And how will they keep Susano from getting his revenge?

Graphic Myths and Legends Titles:
Amaterasu: Return of the Sun
Atalanta: The Race Against Destiny
Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage
Hercules: The Twelve Labors
Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth
Jason: Quest for the Golden Fleece
King Arthur: Excalibur Unsheathed
Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest
Thor & Loki: In the Land of Giants
The Trojan Horse: The Fall of Troy
You the Great: Conquering the Flood

About this edition

• Publisher: Graphic Universe ™
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0822565730
• ISBN 13: 9780822565734
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Randall Ron