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Major deities of Japanese mythology — recorded with their primary sources.

  • Amaterasu-OmikamiA deity (kami) situated within the mythology of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, serving as an entry point to associated shrines and sacred sites through domains of pathway-opening and health.
  • Izanagi-no-mikotoA deity in the mythology of the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, serving as an entry point to shrines and sacred sites associated with petitions for protection from misfortune and the opening of paths.
  • Izanami-no-mikotoA deity in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki mythologies, serving as an entry point to shrines and sacred sites associated with petitions for matchmaking and safe childbirth.
  • Okuninushi-no-kamiA deity referenced in the Kojiki and related mythological texts, serving as an entry point to shrines and sacred sites associated with petitions for fortunate relationships and life guidance.
  • Susanoo-no-mikotoA deity referenced in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Susanoo-no-Mikoto serves as an entry point to shrines and sacred sites associated with petitions for protection from misfortune and victory.
  • Tsukuyomi-no-mikotoA deity referenced in classical Japanese mythology, serving as an entry point to shrines and sacred sites associated with pathfinding and health.
  • 毘沙門天A deity positioned within Buddhist tradition, serving as an entry point to related shrines and sacred sites through domains of martial fortune and path-opening.
  • 弁才天A deity positioned within syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism, serving as an entry point from domains of performing arts and prosperity to associated shrines and sacred sites.
  • 稲荷大神Inari Ōkami is a deity within the Shinto tradition, venerated in contexts of commercial prosperity and material wealth. Shrines and sacred sites associated with this deity serve as entry points for understanding these domains of veneration.
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