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izanami Meaning
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izanami (n)
sister and consort of Izanami; mother of the islands and gods of Japan
izanami Sentence Examples
- Izanami, the Japanese goddess of death and night, was married to her brother, Izanagi, the god of life and day.
- Izanami gave birth to the eight Japanese islands, as well as many gods and goddesses.
- When Izanami died giving birth to the fire god Kagutsuchi, Izanagi was so grief-stricken that he went to the underworld to bring her back.
- In the underworld, Izanami was transformed into a hideous monster, and Izanagi fled in terror.
- As Izanagi fled, Izanami chased him, sending demons after him.
- Izanagi was able to escape from the underworld, but he had to seal the entrance with a large boulder.
- Izanami's death and Izanagi's journey to the underworld are recounted in the Japanese creation myth, the Kojiki.
- Izanami is often depicted as a beautiful woman with long, black hair and a gentle smile.
- Izanami is also associated with the moon, and is sometimes referred to as the "Moon Goddess."
- Izanami is a powerful and important figure in Japanese mythology, and her story continues to be told to this day.
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sister and consort of Izanami; mother of the islands and gods of Japan
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Izanami, the Japanese goddess of death and night, was married to her brother, Izanagi, the god of life and day.
Izanami gave birth to the eight Japanese islands, as well as many gods and goddesses.
When Izanami died giving birth to the fire god Kagutsuchi, Izanagi was so grief-stricken that he went to the underworld to bring her back.
In the underworld, Izanami was transformed into a hideous monster, and Izanagi fled in terror.
