Izanami suffers severe burns!

An emotional manga-style illustration depicting the tragic death of Izanami in Japanese mythology. After giving birth to the fire deity Hino-Kagutsuchi, Izanami is engulfed in flames and suffers fatal injuries. Though on the brink of death, she continues to give birth to new deities from her vomit, excrement, and urine. Weak and in pain, Izanami finally dies, leaving Izanagi crying out her name in grief. Overcome by sorrow and rage, Izanagi slays the fire deity, marking the first death and deep tragedy in the myths of Japan.

Izanami fell into a critical condition while giving birth.

When Izanami gave birth to the fire deity,Hinokagutsuchi, she suffered severe burns to her lower body and fell into a critical condition.

Even on the verge of death, she continued to give birth to deities.

Deities were also born from Izanami’s vomit, excrement, and urine.

Were you surprised that deities could be born from such places?!
Yes — in Japan, countless deities were born in many different ways and from all kinds of places.
You don’t have to memorize them all. The important points are highlighted in the manga, so just relax and enjoy reading!

From vomit

Deities of mining

-Kanayamahiko no kami (male)
-Kanayamahime no kami (female)

From excreta

Deities of soil
-Haniyasuhiko no kami (male)
-Haniyasuhime no kami (female)

From urine

Deities of water
-Mitshuhanome no kami (male)
-Wakumusubi no kami(female)

Mitsuhanome is said to be the deity who inspired the main character of the anime film Your Name.

Even tears can become deities.

Even the tears shed by Izanaki became deities.

From Izanaki’s tears

-Nakisawame no kami

Totsuka no Tsurugi (sword)

Izanaki’s grief over Izanami’s death turned into anger toward the Fire Deity.
In his rage, Izanaki killed the Fire Deity by cutting off his head with a sword.

An illustrated depiction of the legendary Totsuka-no-Tsurugi, a massive turquoise-colored sword stretching horizontally across the image. Blood drips from both the hilt and the blade’s tip onto stones below, symbolizing its role in divine slaying in Japanese mythology. The name “Totsuka-no-Tsurugi” appears above, with the subtitle “Sword of Totsuka.”

The sword that Izanaki used to cut off the head of the Fire Deity is called the Totsuka no Tsurugi, and it, too, is a deity.
Many deities were also born from the blood.

The deities born from the blood that splattered onto the rocks from the tip of the sword

-Iwasaku no kami
-Nesaku no kami
-Iwatsutsuo no kami

The deities born from the blood that splattered onto the rocks from the base of the sword

-Mikahayahi no kami
-Hihayabi no kami
-Takemikazuchinoo no kami

The deities born from the blood on the hilt of the sword

-Kuraokami no kami

-Kuramitsuha no kami

Deities were also born from the body of the Fire Deity after his death.

From the body of Hinokagutsuchi, the Mountain Deities were born.
(Japan really has a lot of deities, dosen’t it? It’s tough to put it all together…)

A symbolic illustration showing a fallen deity lying on the ground after giving birth, with arrows pointing to multiple parts of the body, each labeled “Deity.” The figure wears red clothing and has flame-shaped hair, with tears streaming down their face. Blood pools near the head, emphasizing the tragic moment. The arrows indicate that many deities were born from different parts of the body, visually explaining the mythological concept of deity creation through death. The art style is simple and expressive, balancing dark subject matter with a gentle, illustrative tone.
From the body of the Fire Deity after his death

Deities of the mountain slopes
Head -Masakayamatsumi no kami
Chest -Odoyamatsumi no kami

Deities of the deep mountains
Abdomen -Okuyamatsumi no kami

Deities of the valleys
Genitals -Kurayamatsumi no kami
Left hand -Shigiyamatsumi no kami

Deities of the mountain edges
Right hand -Hayamatsumi no kami

Deities of the mountain plains
Left leg -Harayamatsumi no kami

Deities of the mountain entrance
Right leg -Toyamatsumi no kami

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