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Welcome to the collection of materials dedicated to Japanese mythology — a unique and multifaceted world of ancient beliefs, legends, and traditions of Japan. Japanese mythology encompasses diverse narratives and images of gods, spirits, and mythological beings that are an important part of the country's traditional culture. Here you can get acquainted with the main deities of Shintoism, such as Amaterasu — the Sun goddess, Susanoo — the god of storms and the sea, as well as other significant figures and their mythical deeds that lie at the foundation of the history and rituals of the Japanese people.

The materials include descriptions of cosmogonic myths about the origin of the world and the Japanese islands, stories of conflicts between gods, as well as legends about heroes and unusual creatures inhabiting the spiritual and natural worlds. Special attention is paid to sacred objects and places closely connected with these beliefs — shrines, mountain peaks, springs, and forests regarded as dwellings of kami (spirits). Separate narratives present the interaction between humans and the spirit world, traditional rituals, and festivals based on mythological plots.

Japanese mythology includes numerous plotlines and characters reflecting the influence of Chinese and Korean cultures, as well as unique features of Japanese spiritual perception. It intertwines natural phenomena such as wind, rain, and sun with religious concepts of life, death, and rebirth. The collection offers sources and materials that help better understand the cultural and historical context of these myths, their role in shaping Japanese identity and contemporary heritage.

These texts and descriptions are suitable for use in educational projects, research, and cultural initiatives covering the subject of Japanese myths, religion, and ethnology. They reveal key elements of the mythological system, characteristic genre features, and traditional images that continue to inspire art, literature, and public life in Japan today.

Japanese Mythology

Traditional samurai armor with detailed design and horns

Samurai in Traditional Armor with Horns