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Fujin
Fujin is a Japanese wind deity (kami) whose worship predates many later Buddhist influences, appearing in early Japanese mythological texts including the Kojiki. He is typically depicted as a fearsome figure holding a bag of winds, often paired with Raijin, the god of thunder and storms. Notable artistic representations include the Kamakura-period wooden sculptures at Sanjūsangen-dō in Kyoto and t...
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Amaterasu
Amaterasu is a central deity in the Shinto religion, recognized as the goddess of the sun and the universe. According to Japanese mythology documented in the Kojiki, she was born from the left eye of the creator god Izanagi. She is considered the mythological ancestor of the Imperial House of Japan, directly linking the royal lineage to divine authority. Her primary place of worship is the Ise Gra...
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