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The Most Remarkable Japanese Mythology and Legends Ⅱ
Major Deities
Here is a list of some of the most remarkable and major deities and characters of Japanese mythology:
Number one: Izagani and Izanami
They both are siblings that are the two most important creator deities. They made the eight great islands of Ancient Japan. These are the following:
1.Awaji
2.Iyo
3.Oki
4.Tsukushi
5.Iki
6.Tsushima
7.Sado
8.Yamato
They were also the reason behind a lot of gods and goddesses’ existence, especially Izagani, who was the one who literally made a massive number of deities. He was even the creator of the sun, moon, and storms’ deities.
Sun, Moon, and Storms (The story behind its creation)
After recovering from his descent to Yomi, Izagani went on to clean himself. As he was undressing and removing adornments from his body, each item that drops will then form into a deity. Even more gods and goddesses came into being when he went to the water to wash. However, the most important ones were born once the water made contact with his face:
1.Amaterasu, the incarnation of the sun – it was from his left eye.
2.Tsukuyomi, the incarnation of the moon – it was from his right eye.
3.Susanoo, the incarnation of the storms – it was from his nose.
Number Two: Amaterasu
The sun goddess Amaterasu is perhaps one of the most famous among all of them. Amaterasu is the ancestor of the imperial family. She is the one who provides light to the world and is the one responsible for fertility. And one of the most important shrines in Japan is her shrine.
Number Three: Tsukiyomi
Tsukiyomi is the god of the moon. He is one of the two brothers of Amaterasu. Tsukiyomi isn’t as famous as his siblings, but he still has his own responsibility as a god. He was responsible for taking control of the night and the moon.
Number Four: Susanoo
Susanoo is the god of the storms. He is the brother of Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi. Although when it comes to popularity and significance, he comes second after his sister Amaterasu. He is the one who owns the sea. However, in other versions of the story, Susanoo governs not only the seas: he also rules all storm, including snow and hail – even the sand, but in very rare cases.
Number Five: Okuninushi
Okuninushi represents the power structure in the Izumo area. He is Susanoo’s descendant.
Number Six: Inari
The appearance of god Inari is lesser than any other deity, but he is just as important. That is because of his association with the growing of rice – the major food crop in Japan. Moreover, Inari is the patron of merchants and sword makers to bring prosperity.
Japanese mythology still includes a vast number of other deities. Many of these deities have even used unfamiliar weapons that made them unique.
These deities, therefore, are native to Japanese beliefs and religious traditions – may it be a major or minor deity.
Here is a list of some of the most remarkable and major deities and characters of Japanese mythology:
Number one: Izagani and Izanami
They both are siblings that are the two most important creator deities. They made the eight great islands of Ancient Japan. These are the following:
1.Awaji
2.Iyo
3.Oki
4.Tsukushi
5.Iki
6.Tsushima
7.Sado
8.Yamato
They were also the reason behind a lot of gods and goddesses’ existence, especially Izagani, who was the one who literally made a massive number of deities. He was even the creator of the sun, moon, and storms’ deities.
Sun, Moon, and Storms (The story behind its creation)
After recovering from his descent to Yomi, Izagani went on to clean himself. As he was undressing and removing adornments from his body, each item that drops will then form into a deity. Even more gods and goddesses came into being when he went to the water to wash. However, the most important ones were born once the water made contact with his face:
1.Amaterasu, the incarnation of the sun – it was from his left eye.
2.Tsukuyomi, the incarnation of the moon – it was from his right eye.
3.Susanoo, the incarnation of the storms – it was from his nose.
Number Two: Amaterasu
The sun goddess Amaterasu is perhaps one of the most famous among all of them. Amaterasu is the ancestor of the imperial family. She is the one who provides light to the world and is the one responsible for fertility. And one of the most important shrines in Japan is her shrine.
Number Three: Tsukiyomi
Tsukiyomi is the god of the moon. He is one of the two brothers of Amaterasu. Tsukiyomi isn’t as famous as his siblings, but he still has his own responsibility as a god. He was responsible for taking control of the night and the moon.
Number Four: Susanoo
Susanoo is the god of the storms. He is the brother of Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi. Although when it comes to popularity and significance, he comes second after his sister Amaterasu. He is the one who owns the sea. However, in other versions of the story, Susanoo governs not only the seas: he also rules all storm, including snow and hail – even the sand, but in very rare cases.
Number Five: Okuninushi
Okuninushi represents the power structure in the Izumo area. He is Susanoo’s descendant.
Number Six: Inari
The appearance of god Inari is lesser than any other deity, but he is just as important. That is because of his association with the growing of rice – the major food crop in Japan. Moreover, Inari is the patron of merchants and sword makers to bring prosperity.
Japanese mythology still includes a vast number of other deities. Many of these deities have even used unfamiliar weapons that made them unique.
These deities, therefore, are native to Japanese beliefs and religious traditions – may it be a major or minor deity.
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