Japanese mythology and folklore set down in the Kojiki, Nihon shoki, and other ancient chronicles describe Japan’s yaoyorozu no kami—all the diverse, countless gods throughout the country.

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For fans of Japanese mythology, these are the best anime/manga to check out. ... There are various religions that originate from Japan, and each of them has multiple gods that they worship.

From the man-eating Yamata no Orochi to slithering gods, snakes have been a part of Japan’s culture and belief system since ancient times. An expert on Japanese mythology looks at how serpents ...

When people use the term “Japanese mythology,” they are often referring to Shinto — one of Japan’s most widely practiced religions that originated here in the archipelago. Shinto teaches that the ...

For an escape into the realms of gods and spirits or the conquests of brave adventurers, these 10 mythology anime deliver captivating takes on myths that have endured for millennia in human ...

Incorporating Hindu gods into Japanese culture, ... Kangiten, like Ganesha, is an elephant-headed god in Japanese mythology. Kangiten is often depicted as a male-female pair in an embrace.

Explore ten captivating anime series that draw inspiration from Japanese mythology, seamlessly blending ancient folklore with modern storytelling. From the enchanted Kodama spirits in Princess ...

Kratos vs. the Japanese Gods In Japanese mythology, and more specifically in the Japanese Shinto religion, the Kami (Shinto gods) exist in a spiritual realm that's separate from our physical world.

MYTHOLOGICAL JAPAN; OR, THE SYM- BOLISMS OF MYTHOLOGY IN RELA- TION TO JAPANESE ART. With Illustrations drawn in Japan, by native artists. By Alexander F. Otto and Theodore S. Holbrook. Pp. 83.