Japanese Mythology- gods and goddesses

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Koninotokotochi
-Primorial god of the universe

Izanagi and Izanami
-God and Goddess of life and creation

Ebisu
-Eldest Child of Izanagi and Izanami
-God of Fortune and Fisherman

Ameratsu
-Goddess of the sun and the Universe
-a daughter of Izanami and Izanagi

Sussanoo
God of Lighting
-A son of Izanami and Izanagi

Machiman
God of Archery and War

Tsukoyomi
God of the Moon and stars
A son of Izanami and Izanagi

Inari
Fox Goddess of the full moon

Ame no Uzume
Goddess of dawn

Uke Mochi
Goddess of food

Kisshōten
Goddess of Luck

Bishamoten
God of Warriors

Fukurokuju and jurōjin
Gods of wealth and longevity
Inhabit the same body,that of a long-headed old man

Benzaiten
Goddess of time,air,music,eqoulence and wisdom

Daikoku
God of wealth

Hotei
god of contentment and happiness

Toyotama-hime
Daughter of Ryujin

Suratahiko
God of Strength, guidance and Martial Arts

Raijin
God of thunder and lightning

Fujin
God of the wind

Yuki-hime
Goddess of snow, Anxiety and sadness

Oto-hime
Goddess of the sea

Ryujin
God of the sea

Shinigami/s
God/s of death
There are two types of shinigami/s ,one posses people to commit suicide and the other one leads the souls to the land of darkness,YOMI

Lady Izanami
Former: goddess of life
Now: goddess of creation and death

Kaugutushi
-God of fire
-Since he was born,his flames burned Izanami's body while giving birth to him and the reason why Izanami died
-He's responsible of making the Eternal flames in Yomi

7 gods/goddess of good Fortune

1)Ebisu

2)Kisshōten

3) Bishamoten

4) Fukurokuju and Jurōjin

5) Benzaiten

6)Daikoku

7)Hotei

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