Books with title Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology

The hero Momotaro, the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Buddha are important subjects of Japanese mythology. Japanese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Japanese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Romulus, founder of Rome; Minerva, the goddess of wisdom; and beautiful spirits called nymphs are well-known subjects of Roman mythology. Roman Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Roman mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The sky-god Zeus, the hero Heracles, and the fearsome Minotaur are well-known subjects of Greek mythology. Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Around the globe, mythologies help us understand people and their relationship with the world. Some mythologies have stories that tell how the world was created. Belief systems also include powerful gods and goddesses as well as daring heroes and terrifying creatures. In Gods, Heroes, and Mythology, learn about all these stories, their importance in the cultures they came from, and how they continue to influence society today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Contents The tricking of King Gylfi The world of ice and fire The creation of the world Night and day The first humans Yggdrasill, the World Ash The Golden Age in Asgard Heimdall in Midgard The Norns Loki and his evil children War in heaven The walls of Asgard The apples of eternal life Odin prepares for the Ragnarok Sigurd the dragon-slayer The story of Trembling Hood Fenrir the wolf is bound How Thor got his hammer Thor fights the giant Krungnir Thor goes fishing Thor in the giants' stronghold Thor's holiday The stealing of Thor's hammer The death of Balder The gods' revenge The Ragnarok, doom of the gods The gods return King Gylfi is tricked again Index Symbols in the Nordic myths

Important subjects of Chinese mythology include Emperor Huang Di, the goddess of immortality Xiwangmu, and the winged dragon Yinglong. Chinese Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Chinese mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The world's creator, Brahma; the warrior-goddess Durga; and the snake-like nagas are important subjects of Indian mythology. Indian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Indian mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Osiris, the god of the dead; the catlike goddess Bastet; and the imposing sphinx are well-known subjects of Egyptian mythology. Egyptian Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Egyptian mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Celtic mythology is filled with many important subjects, including the giant Finn MacCool, the Mother Goddess Danu, and the mysterious selkies who could appear as seals or humans. Celtic Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Celtic mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.