Who is Izanagi in Japanese mythology and Shintoism?
Q: Who is Izanagi in Japanese mythology and Shintoism?
A: Izanagi is a deity who was a child of the seven divine generations in Japanese mythology and Shintoism, and is also referred to in the roughly translated Kojiki as "male who invites", or Izanagi-no-mikoto.
Q: What did Izanagi and his wife Izanami create?
A: Izanagi and his wife Izanami created many islands, deities, and forefathers of Japan.
Q: What happened to Izanami?
A: Izanami died while giving birth to a child.
Q: What did Izanagi try to do after Izanami died?
A: Izanagi tried (but failed) to retrieve her from Yomi (the underworld).
Q: What did Izanagi create in the cleansing rite after his return?
A: In the cleansing rite after his return, he created Amaterasu (the sun goddess) from his left eye, Tsukuyomi (the moon god) from his right eye, and Susanoo (tempest or storm god) from his nose.
Q: How did Izanagi react when he saw his wife in Yomi?
A: When Izanagi looks at his wife in Yomi, he sees her monstrous and hellish state and she is ashamed and angry.
Q: What promise did Izanami make to Izanagi after failing to kill him?
A: She promises to kill a thousand of his people every day.
