Japanese Mythology
Author | : Jim Ollhoff |
Publisher | : ABDO Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2011-08-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781617840265 |
ISBN-13 | : 1617840262 |
Rating | : 4/5 (262 Downloads) |
Download or read book Japanese Mythology written by Jim Ollhoff and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Hachiman? What is the Seven Gods of Fortune? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Japanese Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the ruler of the heavens Amaterasu to Ryujin, the dragon-king of the sea, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.