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.
| ISBN: | 9780822565734 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 2008 |
| Author: | Paul D Storrie |
| Illustrator: | Ron Randall |
| Publisher: | Graphic Universe an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Series: | Graphic Myths and Legends |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends |
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 features in the following genres: Traditional Tales, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends
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Amaterasu was written by Paul D Storrie and published by Graphic Universe an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group
Amaterasu has 48 pages
Yes it is part of Graphic Myths and Legends series