Wisdom Yamata no Orochi Yamata no Orochi (“eight-tailed-eight-headed monster snake”), in Japanese mythology, a terrible monster in the myth of Susanoo. Expelled by the gods to earth, Susanoo met there the first people, Ashin... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom The Appearance of the Gods Before the establishment of accurate timekeeping, when the earth was not yet organized, chaos reigned everywhere. Earth and water, light and darkness, stars and the firmament were one smoking, foaming... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Emma-o Emma-o, in Japanese Buddhism, the ruler and judge of the dead. Emma-o ruled the underground hell of Jigoku; there he was surrounded by eighteen generals and thousands of warriors, as well as demons an... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Hoori Hoori or Hikoko-hodemi (“fiery shadow”), in Japanese mythology, a deity, the great-grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, the son of the god Hikoko no Ninigino Mikoto and his wife Konohana-sakuya-hime... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Hachiman Hachiman (“many flags”), in Japanese mythology, is the patron god of warriors. Scholars suggest that his name comes from the custom of raising flags in honor of the gods. In the Middle Ages, Hachiman ... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Fugen Bosatsu Fugen Bosatsu, in Japanese Buddhist mythology, is a bodhisattva who embodies the spirit of enlightenment. Fugen Bosatsu was usually depicted sitting astride a white elephant. In folk Buddhism, his hyp... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Urashima Urashima, Urashima-Taro, in Japanese mythology, a mythical hero who visited the palace of the sea king. One day, Urashima saved a turtle, and as a sign of gratitude, she invited him to visit the domai... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Tengu Tengu, in Japanese mythology, long-nosed half-men, half-birds, endowed with enormous strength, who lived in old trees with twisted trunks and loved to scare travelers and lumberjacks with thunderous l... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Susanoo Susanoo ("the valiant swift ardent god-man of Susa"), in Japanese mythology, a deity born of Izanaki from drops of water that washed over his nose during purification after returning from the realm of... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Shichifukujin Shichifukujin, in Japanese mythology, the seven gods of luck and happiness. Their names are Daikoku, Ebisu, Benten, Bishamon, Fukurokuju, his grandson Jurojin and Hotei. The group was formed in the 17... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Prince Ninigi Amaterasu exclaimed from her palace sparkling with gold, addressing her great-grandson, Prince Ninigi: “Come out of your heavenly rocky chambers and go to rule the rich fields of evergreen rice fields... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
Wisdom Ambassador of Heaven The gods looked from heavenly heights and saw that evil underground spirits were populating the earth more and more. There was no peace from them either day or night. Oshi-Khomi - Light-haired, one of... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan
