Japanese Myths : Amber Books : 9781838863180 : 1838863184 : 14 Sep 2023 : Japan's origin story dates from the eight century CE, written in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. From the first creation of heaven, earth and the Japanese archipelago from the tip of a spear by the gods Izanagi and Izanami, Shinto and Buddhist traditions make up the cornerstones of Japanese mythology. Japanese Myths provides a clear, concise introduction to this fascinating if little- known world. Find out about Hachiman (???), the mighty god of war and the divine protector of Japan and its people. Marvel at Fujin (??), the god of the wind, a popular but terrifying demon - his bag of air is thought to move all the world's winds, and he is a powerful force of nature alongside his brother, the thunder god Raijin. See Hotei (??), the "Laughing Buddha" and one of the most well-known symbols of Buddhism - rubbing his belly is said to bring good luck. And enjoy the myth of Shita-kiri Suzume, or "Toung-Cut Sparrow", which e