Mythology: Ancient, Intriguing Stories from Korea, Japan, and Polynesia

This book contains 3 mythology titles:

Korean Mythology - This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Koreans of old worshiped, and within it, you will find more information about: -Strange creatures from Korean mythology -The Korean mythology of Tangu and Ahri -Gods and goddesses, and their background stories, from Korean mythology -Supernatural powers, relationships, and dramatic legends -Persisting values from Korean mythology that are present today

Japanese Mythology - This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Japanese worshiped, and within the pages you will find subtopics like: -Ancient, exciting stories and mysterious myths and intriguing legends from Japan -Gods and goddesses that were common in Japan thousands of years ago -Historical anecdotes and fun, related background facts -The intense meaning and purpose of swords in Japanese culture -The controversial legend of Issun Boshi -Real folklore monuments and locations you can visit that date back to times of mythological beliefs

Polynesian Mythology - This book is dedicated to exploring the gods and goddesses that the Polynesian people worshiped, and within the pages you will find more information about: -Background facts about the Polynesian culture, such as family, social stratification, education, fishing, gardening, religion, art, and traditions -The intriguing legend and background story of Maui, the trickster -Polynesian names from mythology and their meanings -Rangi and Papa and the creation myth from the Polynesian islands -What Polynesians believed about ghosts and spirits -A brief overview of some of the main spirits and deities Polynesians believed in

© 2020 A to Z Publishing (Ljudbok): 9781094227740

Utgivningsdatum

Ljudbok: 11 mars 2020