The Legend of Ame-no-Wakahiko Ame-no-Wakahiko is a deity in Japanese mythology, featured prominently in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. He is a member of the heavenly descendants (Tenson) and was sent to pacify the earthly realm. Descent and Mission Ame-no-Wakahiko was chosen by Amaterasu and Takamimusubi to descend to the earthly realm (Ashihara no Nakatsukuni) […]
Ōkuninushi’s Nation-Building Ōkuninushi is a pivotal deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of nation-building. His story is a heroic saga of overcoming numerous trials and challenges, as detailed in ancient texts like the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Ōkuninushi is a descendant of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and is famed for his efforts in building the nation,
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The Legend of Takemikazuchi’s Conquest Takemikazuchi is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of thunder and swordsmanship. He plays a crucial role in the myth of the transfer of the land (Kuniyuzuri), as recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Background Amaterasu, the sun goddess, intended to have her descendants rule
The Legend of Ninigi-no-Mikoto Ninigi-no-Mikoto is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known for the divine descent (Tenson Kōrin) and is the grandson of Amaterasu, the sun goddess. His story is detailed in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and he is considered an ancestor of the Japanese imperial family. Divine Descent (Tenson Kōrin) Amaterasu sent