Japan has one of the world's biggest and most fascinating collections of myths. This volume introduces the various deities, including Amaterasu, the sun goddess from whom the long line of Japanese emperors were said to be descended. Some of the more famous mythical heroes, among them the popular Golden Boy, are also explored, as are a bevy of scary creatures, including ogres, witches, and the towering Godzilla and other giant city-crushing monsters.