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Kojiki MonogatariAuthor: Suzuki Miekichi
| Original Title | 古事記物語 |
|---|---|
| Author | 鈴木 三重吉 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the primordial mists where heaven and earth entwine, divine forces awaken to shape Japan’s foundations. Izanagi and Izanami, tasked with solidifying the chaotic world, birth islands and gods—until tragedy strikes when fire consumes Izanami, banishing her to the shadowy Land of Yomi. Grief-stricken Izanagi defies death’s veil to reclaim her, only to flee in horror from her decayed form, purifying himself in a ritual that births radiant deities: sun sovereign Amaterasu, stoic moon god Tsukuyomi, and tempestuous Susanoo. Exiled for his chaos, Susanoo descends to earth, slaying a monstrous eight-headed serpent and sowing seeds of legacy through daring descendants like Ōkuninushi, who battles jealous kin and forges alliances with enigmatic spirits. Meanwhile, celestial command falls to Amaterasu’s grandson Ninigi, whose descent to earth sparks unions with mountain goddesses and prophecies of impermanence. From divine rivalries to mortal trials, this mythic tapestry weaves love, betrayal, and cosmic order—a saga where gods bleed humanity’s flaws and ambitions, etching Japan’s soul into being. Will their legacies endure, or scatter like cherry blossoms in a storm? |
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