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100
Who are the first creators of the world?
Izanagi & Izanami
100
What is the "religion" that is still based off of this myth?
Shinto.
100
~DAILY DOUBLE~ What was the platform that Izanami and Izanagi stood on in Heaven?
The Floating Bridge.
100
Which 2 beings do Izanagi & Izanami reflect?
Adam & Eve
200
Who was given to rule the plains of High Heavens?
Amaterasu
200
Which side should the bride walk in a Japanese wedding?
The right side.
200
What did Izanagi throw down into the ocean?
"Amanonuboko"; a Jeweled-Spear
200
Just as how Eve made a mistake and picked off the Forbidden Fruit, Izanami...?
Spoke first in the ceremony.
300
Who was Jimmu?
He was the first emperor of Japan, who was considered "chosen" by Amaterasu
300
Who is supposed to speak first between the bride and groom?
The groom
300
What body part was Amaterasu born from?
Izanagi's left eye.
300
These deities were sent to chase Izanagi, how many and of what element?
8 Thunder deities
400
~DAILY DOUBLE~ What was the name of Izanagi and Izanami's son?
Kagu-Tsuchi
400
In Shinto religion, it is custom to wash this part of the face first (just as Izanagi had.)
Your LEFT eye
400
It was used by Izanagi to light the way through the Underworld
His comb. (made from Dragon teeth)
400
Just as Amaterasu was to Zeus (ruler of Heaven), Susanoo was to...?
Poseidon.
500
How many generations of Gods were there BEFORE Izanami & Izanagi?
Seven
500
This plant is seen as sacred when found in abundance on Temple grounds because it produced the Gods
A reed.
500
These items symbolize Japanese Imperial lineage.
A jeweled necklace, a mirror and a sword.
500
What caused the balance between births and deaths among mortal people (according to this Myth)?
Izanami vowing to kill 1000 people, and Izanagi promising to create 1500 more.
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