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A comprehensive list of divinities native to Japanese beliefs and religious traditions, including Shinto, Buddhism and Taoism. Learn about the origins, attributes, symbols and stories of various kami, such as Amaterasu, Susanoo, Inari and more.
Izanami is the female deity of creation and death in Japanese mythology, who with her brother-husband Izanagi created the Japanese archipelago and many deities. She died giving birth to Kagu-tsuchi and descended to the underworld, where she became the ruler of the dead.
Learn about the origins and sources of Japanese mythology, a collection of traditional stories, folktales, and beliefs that emerged in the islands of the Japanese archipelago. Explore the Shinto pantheon of kami, the imperial family, the legendary creatures, and the sacred locations in Japanese myths.
Learn about the Seven Lucky Gods or Seven gods of Fortune in Japanese mythology, who grant good luck and are often represented in artworks. Daikokuten is the god of commerce and prosperity, and he is sometimes considered the patron of cooks, farmers and bankers.
A comprehensive list of Akuma (demons), Yūrei (ghosts), Yōkai (spirits), Kami and other legendary creatures in Japanese folklore and mythology. Each entry includes the name, appearance, origin and associated stories of each creature.
Kami are the objects of worship in the Shinto religion, which originated in Japan. They can be natural, supernatural, or cultural entities, and have various functions and characteristics. Learn about the history, meaning, and types of kami in this article.
Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun and the universe in Japanese mythology, and the mythical ancestress of the Imperial House of Japan. She is often called Amaterasu Ōmikami, meaning 'The Great August Goddess Who Shines in Heaven', and is enshrined in the Grand Shrine of Ise and other Shinto shrines.
Tengu are yōkai or kami in Shinto belief, often depicted as bird-human hybrids with red faces and long noses. They are associated with Shugendō, the ascetic practice of mountain ascetics, and have various powers and roles in Japanese mythology and folklore.