Male primordial deity who, with Izanami, created the Japanese islands and many kami. After Izanami's death, he performed the first purification ritual.
Male primordial deity who, with Izanami, created the Japanese islands and many kami. After Izanami's death, he performed the first purification ritual.
Origin Story
Izanagi and Izanami were commanded to solidify and create land. Standing on the Floating Bridge of Heaven, Izanagi thrust his spear into the chaos. Drops fell and formed the first island.
Primary Sources
Historical texts and references
“Nay! hideous! I have come to a hideous and polluted land,—I have! So I will perform the purification of my august person.”
