Vocabulary
The supreme sun goddess and one of the most important deities in Shintoism.
Amaterasu
God of Happiness and abundence
Hotei
Amenominakanushi
The first god to appear
The Namazu is the creation story featuring a giant catfish with a man whose job is to hold a stone on his head to keep him from moving. When he moves, this natural disaster occurs.
Earthquakes.
Kojiki
Kami
A spirit or deity in the Shinto belief system
Fukurokuju
God of wisdom and happiness
Takamagahara
Japanese creation myth that describes the formation of heaven and earth
Which story, featuring a turtle, teaches a lesson about time and fate?
Urashimataro and the Turtle
The first emperor of Japan, considered a divine ruler
Jimmo
A giant catfish believed to cause earthquakes
Benzaiten
Goddess of music, wealth, and art
A deity who emerged to help shape the cosmos. Known for their association to fertile land and life.
Taka-mi-musuhi-no-kami
What are Kitsune and Tanuki?
Kitsune - fox yokai with 9 tails. They are known for being sly, clever, and can change shape.
Tanuki - drunk racoons, known for causing general mischief.
Tenno
The emperor of Japan, considered a divine ruler.
Hotogirigami
Ebisu
God of fishermen and luck
Umashi-ashi-kabi-hikoji-no-kami
A deity who emerged to help shape the cosmos
Shintoshu
The collection of Buddhist-influenced Shinto myths from medieval Japan.
Buddhism
Religion and philosophy based on teachings of Buddha
Kitsune
A trickster fox spirit known for shape shifting abilities
God of longevity
Jurojin
The god of the heavenly floor
Ame-no-toko-tachi-no-kami
Daikikuten
God of prosperity and wealth
Shintoism
The belief system native to Japan, focused on spirits and rituals.