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Amaterasu

Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]

Author: Paul D. Storrie and Ron Randall   Series: Graphic Myths and Legends

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A retelling, in graphic novel form, of the myth of Sun Goddess Amaterasu, who makes the crops grow in the fiels and warms the faces of the people on Earth. But, fearing her brother, the Storm God Susano, she hides in a cave and plunges the world into cold and darkness. How can she be convinced to come out of hiding?

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A retelling, in graphic novel form, of the myth of Sun Goddess Amaterasu, who makes the crops grow in the fiels and warms the faces of the people on Earth. But, fearing her brother, the Storm God Susano, she hides in a cave and plunges the world into cold and darkness. How can she be convinced to come out of hiding?

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Description

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.

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About the Author

Paul D. Storrie was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and despite time spent in Grand Rapids, Chicago, and Los Angeles, has returned to Metro-Detroit time and again. He attended Grand Valley State University and received a B.A. in English Language and Literature, knowing that he wanted to tell stories for a living. His first published work was the comic book series Robyn of Sherwood in 1998. Since then he has written for numerous publishers, including a story for Marvel’s Captain America: Red, White & Blue anthology, the mini-series Gotham Girls for DC Comics, Star Trek Alien Spotlight: Andorians for IDW, and several tales for Graphic Universe, including Junior Library Guild selection Hercules: The Twelve Labors with artist Steve Kurth and Children’s Choice Book Awards finalist Beowulf: Monster Slayer with artist Ron Randall. Ron Randall has drawn comics for every major comic publisher in the United States, including Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse. His Myths and Legends work includes Thor & Loki: In the Land of Giants and Amaterasu: Return of the Sun. He has also worked on super hero comics such as Justice League and Spiderman; science fiction titles such as Star Wars and Star Trek; fantasy adventure titles such as DragonLance and Warlord; suspense and horror titles including SwampThing, Predator, and Venom; and his own creation, Trekker. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Product Details

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group | Graphic Universe
Published
1st January 2008
Pages
48
ISBN
9780822565734

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