Japan's+Creation+Myth

Japan's Creation Myth Directions: Read Japan's creation myth which appears when clicking the link below and answer the questions that follow. Please email tross@medford.k12.ma.us if you have ANY QUESTIONS or PROBLEMS. :)



Japan's creation myth questions:


 * 1) What is Shinto?
 * 2) What source(s) provides information about early Japanese history and beliefs?
 * 3) How was Japan created according to the myth?
 * 4) What does the myth indicate about the proper role of women in Japanese society?
 * 5) Who is Amaterasu?
 * 6) In your opinion, what role does the creation myth play in the lives of the Japanese people?