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 (Lydbog): 9781094227740

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Lydbog: 11. marts 2020