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Kagutsuchi – The Japanese God of Fire: Homusubi is another name for Kagutsuchi, the Shinto deity or god of fire.
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Ebisu in japanese mythology is the god of fishermen and luck. He is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune, and the only one of the seven to originate purely from Japan without any buddhist or taoist influence. In medieval times, Ebisu's (known as Hiruko) became the first child of Izanagi and Izanami, born without bones (or, in some stories, without arms and legs) due to his mother's transgression during the marriage ritual. The weak child overcame many hardships, grew legs (and, presumably…
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Tengu (天狗?, heavenly dog) are a type of legendary creature in Japanese folk religion, and they are also considered Shinto gods (kami) or yōkai. Although their name contains the.
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An introduction to the spirit-creatures of Japanese mythology, the YOKAI. #Yokai #JapaneseMythology #Japan #Mythology #MrPsMythopedia
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