Three Noble Children myths and legends

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Susanoo Born from Izanagi's Nose, Becoming the God of Storms and Seas

⛩️ Japanese MythologyYaegaki Shrine, Shimane, JapanSusanoo-no-Mikoto • Izanagi-no-Mikoto • Amaterasu-Omikami

This myth details the miraculous birth of the storm god Susanoo-no-Mikoto from the nose of the primordial creator god Izanagi during a ritual purification. Alongside his siblings Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, he was named one of the Three Noble Children to rule the earthly and celestial domains. The story explores his chaotic, emotional nature, his banishment from the heavens, and his ultimate...

Tsukuyomi Born from Izanagi's Right Eye, Becoming the God of the Moon

⛩️ Japanese MythologyGekū (Outer Shrine of Ise), Mie, JapanIzanagi-no-Mikoto • Izanami-no-Mikoto • Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto

Following his harrowing journey to the underworld of Yomi to rescue his wife Izanami, the creator god Izanagi underwent a ritual purification to cleanse himself of the underworld's impurities. As he washed his face, three major deities, known as the Three Noble Children, were born from his ablutions. From Izanagi's right eye emerged Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, who was destined to rule the realm of...