Creation Myths
The Mystery of the Kuniumi Myth — The Deep Meaning Behind Izanagi and Izanami Birthing the Japanese Islands
Izanagi and Izanami stirred the ocean from the Floating Bridge of Heaven to birth the Japanese islands. We unravel where Onogoro Island lies, why the eight islands are listed in that order, and the ancient worldview encoded in this creation myth.
Shrine Secrets Editorial Team