Japanese Myths Series
Introduction Welcome to the “Japanese Myths Series.” This collection brings you the ancient myths […]
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Japanese Myths Series １
The Legend of Hiruko
The Legend of Hiruko Hiruko (also known as Ebisu or Hiru-ko) is a deity in Japanese mythology, featured in the
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The Legend of Hoori and Toyotama-hime
The Legend of Hoori and Toyotama-hime Hoori (Hoori no Mikoto) is a god in Japanese mythology, also known as Ya
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Amano-Iwato
The Legend of Amano-Iwato Amano-Iwato (Heavenly Rock Cave) is a pivotal episode in Japanese mythology, promine
Umihiko and Yamahiko
The Legend of Umihiko and Yamahiko Umihiko (Sea Prince) and Yamahiko (Mountain Prince) are brothers in Japanes
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Izanagi and Izanami
Izanagi and Izanami are central deities in Japanese mythology, known as the creators of the Japanese archipela
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The Legend of Yamato Takeru
The Legend of Yamato Takeru Yamato Takeru (Prince Ōsu) is a legendary hero in Japanese mythology and history,
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Ame-no-Wakahiko
The Legend of Ame-no-Wakahiko Ame-no-Wakahiko is a deity in Japanese mythology, featured prominently in the Ko
Ōkuninushi’s Nation-Building
Ōkuninushi’s Nation-Building Ōkuninushi is a pivotal deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of na
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Takemikazuchi
The Legend of Takemikazuchi’s Conquest Takemikazuchi is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known a