Susanoo – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Susanoo-no-Mikoto is the Japanese god of the sea and storms. A powerful and boisterous guardian kami, Susanoo’s moods are often as temperamental as his actions are …
Tsukuyomi – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Tsukuyomi, sometimes called Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto (the great God Tsukuyomi), is rendered as 月読尊, or simply 月読 in Kanji. This name directly translates to “moon-reading,” a …
Ninigi – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Ninigi is the son of Ame no Oshihomimi no Mikoto, son of Amaterasu, and his wife Takuhadachiji-hime no Mikoto. After marrying the Princess Konohanasakuya, Ninigi had …
Raijin – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Raijin (雷神) is the Japanese god of thunder, lightning, and storms. Often appearing alongside his brother Fujin, the god of the wind, Raijin the trickster brings vital rains …
Amaterasu – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Eventually, Susanoo’s arrogance led his father Izanagi to banish him. Before his departure, Susanoo went to bid his sister goodbye. When his actions were met with suspicion …
Ame-no-Uzume - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Ame-no-Uzume’s full name is Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, represented by the Kanji 天宇受売命 or 天鈿女命. Her name is sometimes shortened to Uzume, and the name Ame is …
Izanagi – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Izanagi also defends against the forces of Yomi, and ensures there are more births than deaths each day in order to preserve his creation. He often wields Ame-no-nuboko, …
Japanese Mythology – Mythopedia
Japanese mythology is a combination of primarily Shinto and Buddhist traditions. In addition to the most powerful gods and goddesses, there are also millions of kami, or “holy powers,” …
Hoderi – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Hoderi is the son of Ninigi-no-Mikoto, who established civilization throughout Japan; and Konohanasakuya-hime, the Blossom Princess. Most stories describe Hoderi as the …
Ebisu - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Ebisu is also known by several other names. His original name in most myths was Hiruko (蛭子, “leech child”), and he is sometimes known as Kotoshiro-nushi-no-kami (事代主 …