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Japanese Mythology
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| Type | Book / Novel |
| Aliases | Kami No Michi (Way of the Gods) |
| Info | Japanese mythology is a collection of folk story and beliefs that emerged in Japan. Originated from oral traditions and myths from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki chronicles, Shinto rituals, prayers, songs and dances also help convey the mythology Traditional art forms like ukiyo-e prints, scrolls and statues depict gods and myths.The origins of the land and gods are told, including Izanagi and Izanami creating the first islands. The sun goddess Amaterasu, storm god Susanoo, and moon god Tsukuyomi were born from Izanagi. Emperor Jimmu's lineage descending from Amaterasu gives the imperial family their divine authority according to myth. |
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