About this myth
Kojiki Genesis is a Creation myth originating from the Shinto belief system. The oldest attested artifact in our index that contains this myth was likely created around 1371 CE. The main deity depicted in this myth is likely Ame-no-minaka-nushi.
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Myth summary
Before man, the universe was chaotic and silent. Sounds and light arose to create the heaven and earth. The original five deities did not have a sex and gave birth to another original ten gods. Afterwards, the Japanese archipelago was created and more deities were created. Eventually, man came into being.
Main deity: Ame-no-minaka-nushi
Belief system: Shinto
Origin: Asia › Eastern Asia › Japan
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Artifact
Shinpukuji-bon
National Diet Library
The artifact named Shinpukuji-bon has contents related to this mythological story.
Condition: Excellent
Type: Manuscript
Material: Parchment
Date: c. 1371 CE
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The Kojiki Genesis (Furukotofumi) creation myth comes from a collection of Shinto (Japanese: 神道) myths from imperial Japan. The collection of myths chronicle the history and origins of the Japanese people.
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