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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
Futsunushi
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Futsunushi, also known as Iwainushi, is a warrior god in Japanese mythology. Also known under the epithet Katori Daimyōjin after his shrine in northern Chiba Prefecture, Katori Jingū, he is often reve
Takemikazuchi
…wrestling. The Nihon Shoki names a different partner for Takemikazuchi in the task of conquering lands of the Middle Country. That partner is his brother Futsunushi (a god who goes unmentioned in the Kojiki in the gods' birth episode as well as this episode). Just as Takemikazuchi was chief deity of Kashima Shrine…
Surimono of Futsunushi, from the series "Twenty-Four Generals for the Katsushika Circle" (Katsushika nijûshishô), by Yashima Gakutei
Surimono of Futsunushi, from the series "Twenty-Four Generals for the Katsushika Circle" (Katsushika nijûshishô), by Yashima Gakutei
Inasa Beach (稲佐の浜 Inasa-no-hama) in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture
Inasa Beach (稲佐の浜 Inasa-no-hama) in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture
A double-edged straight sword (tsurugi) from the Kofun period (5th century)
A double-edged straight sword (tsurugi) from the Kofun period (5th century)
Sobataka Shrine (Ōkura, Katori, Chiba Prefecture)
Sobataka Shrine (Ōkura, Katori, Chiba Prefecture)