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Takemikazuchi
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Takemikazuchi is a deity in Japanese mythology, considered a god of thunder and a sword god. He also competed in what is considered the first sumo wrestling match recorded in history.
Surimono of Takemikazuchi, from the series "Twenty-Four Generals for the Katsushika Circle" (Katsushika nijûshishô), by Yashima Gakutei
Surimono of Takemikazuchi, from the series "Twenty-Four Generals for the Katsushika Circle" (Katsushika nijûshishô), by Yashima Gakutei
Earthquake-warding song (a namazu-e woodblock pamphlet, October 1855). The figure holding down the Namazu (mythical catfish) is believed to be Takemik
Earthquake-warding song (a namazu-e woodblock pamphlet, October 1855). The figure holding down the Namazu (mythical catfish) is believed to be Takemikazuchi.
Another Namazu-e depicting Takemikazuchi riding the catfish. Above is a depiction of the kaname-ishi, the rock used to subdue the fish
Another Namazu-e depicting Takemikazuchi riding the catfish. Above is a depiction of the kaname-ishi, the rock used to subdue the fish
Amaterasu cave crop
Amaterasu cave crop
Namazu
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In Japanese mythology, the Namazu or Ōnamazu is a giant underground catfish who causes earthquakes.
Takemikazuchi
…of Kashima" (Kashima-no-kami), the chief deity revered in the Kashima Shrine at Kashima, Ibaraki (and all other subsidiary Kashima shrines). In the namazu-e or catfish prints of the Edo period, Takemikazuchi/Kashima is depicted attempting to subdue the Namazu, a giant catfish supposedly dwelling at the…
An image of humans battling a Namazu
An image of humans battling a Namazu
Ebisu falls asleep guarding the stone for Kajima, who returns belated on horseback. Kaminari creating thunder from the posterior.
Ebisu falls asleep guarding the stone for Kajima, who returns belated on horseback. Kaminari creating thunder from the posterior.
Kashima controls the namazu.
Kashima controls the namazu.
Namazu the savior[citation needed]
Namazu the savior[citation needed]