Ame-no-Wakahiko
The Legend of Ame-no-Wakahiko Ame-no-Wakahiko is a deity in Japanese mythology, featured prominently in the Ko […]
Series: Japanese Mythology
Japanese mythology features gods, spirits, and heroes, emphasizing creation, nature, and divine ancestry. Key deities like Amaterasu, the sun goddess, and Susanoo, the storm god, play major roles. Notable events include the descent of Ninigi-no-Mikoto and the adventures of Yamato Takeru. These myths reflect ancient Japan’s cultural and spiritual values and still influence modern Japanese culture.
The Legend of Yamato Takeru
The Legend of Yamato Takeru Yamato Takeru (Prince Ōsu) is a legendary hero in Japanese mythology and history, […]
Ōkuninushi’s Nation-Building
Ōkuninushi’s Nation-Building Ōkuninushi is a pivotal deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of na […]
Takemikazuchi
The Legend of Takemikazuchi’s Conquest Takemikazuchi is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known a […]
Ninigi-no-Mikoto
The Legend of Ninigi-no-Mikoto Ninigi-no-Mikoto is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known for the divi […]
Umihiko and Yamahiko
The Legend of Umihiko and Yamahiko Umihiko (Sea Prince) and Yamahiko (Mountain Prince) are brothers in Japanes […]
Izanagi and Izanami
Izanagi and Izanami are central deities in Japanese mythology, known as the creators of the Japanese archipela […]
Amano-Iwato
The Legend of Amano-Iwato Amano-Iwato (Heavenly Rock Cave) is a pivotal episode in Japanese mythology, promine […]
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 […]
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 […]