Enlight Fugen Bosatsu Fugen Bosatsu, in Japanese Buddhist mythology, is a bodhisattva who embodies the spirit of enlightenment. Fugen Bosatsu was usually depicted sitting astride a white elephant. In folk Buddhism, his hyp... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Urashima Urashima, Urashima-Taro, in Japanese mythology, a mythical hero who visited the palace of the sea king. One day, Urashima saved a turtle, and as a sign of gratitude, she invited him to visit the domai... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Tengu Tengu, in Japanese mythology, long-nosed half-men, half-birds, endowed with enormous strength, who lived in old trees with twisted trunks and loved to scare travelers and lumberjacks with thunderous l... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Susanoo Susanoo ("the valiant swift ardent god-man of Susa"), in Japanese mythology, a deity born of Izanaki from drops of water that washed over his nose during purification after returning from the realm of... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Shichifukujin Shichifukujin, in Japanese mythology, the seven gods of luck and happiness. Their names are Daikoku, Ebisu, Benten, Bishamon, Fukurokuju, his grandson Jurojin and Hotei. The group was formed in the 17... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Prince Ninigi Amaterasu exclaimed from her palace sparkling with gold, addressing her great-grandson, Prince Ninigi: “Come out of your heavenly rocky chambers and go to rule the rich fields of evergreen rice fields... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Ambassador of Heaven The gods looked from heavenly heights and saw that evil underground spirits were populating the earth more and more. There was no peace from them either day or night. Oshi-Khomi - Light-haired, one of... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Kannon Kannon, one of the most popular deities in Japanese Buddhist mythology. Kannon is a merciful intercessor, anyone could turn to her for help. Kannon was capable of transformation: she came to an old ma... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Izanaki and Izanami Izanaki and Izanami (probably “the first man” and “the first woman”), in Japanese mythology, gods, the last of five generations of gods who are born in pairs (before them there were seven single gods ... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Castle in the depths of the sea Ho-vori, Prince Fiery Death, son of Niniga, was a skilled hunter. He accurately killed all animals - hard-haired and soft-haired. His elder brother Ho-zeri, Prince Lightning, was a fisherman, and with... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Jimmu-tenno Jimmu-tenno (“ruler Jimmu”), in Japanese mythology, the first ruler of Japan, the divine founder of the imperial dynasty, a descendant of the solar goddess Amaterasu and the grandson of Hikoko no Nini... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
Enlight Jigokudayu Jigokudayu, in Japanese mythology, is the goddess of death, mistress of the underworld. Ancient man's fear of the powerful forces of nature was embodied in mythological images of gigantic monsters. Sn... Myths Myths of Ancient Japan Enlight
