Inari goddess

Goddess Inari

Inari. I think this image is really powerful!

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Izanami and Izanagi Creating the Japanese Islands Amenonuboko o motte sokai o saguru no zu

Dakiniten, Japanese translation of Tantric goddess Dakini. Some claim she is a fierce goddess requires your total devotion. But she is said to be very affectionate and grants your wishes and heals you.

Inari

Revenge of the Pantheons : Inari by doubleleaf on DeviantArt

Dream of Gods MOBA splash art

Much of the mythology and pantheon of Japanese gods is derived from the traditional folklore of Shinto – one of the major religions of Japan.

Kami are powerful spirits worshipped in the Shinto religion. They are considered to be elemental beings who embody the forces of nature. They are manifestations of musubi, an interconnecting energy…

I finally got around to finishing the triptych I decided to undertake when I finished Benzaiten. I'm not sure that I am entirely done with the whole ukiyo-e inspired style yet. I really enjoy the ethereal look, with the figures seemingly suspended in time and gently considering their surroundings. But for now, these are the deities I thought would complement each other nicely. So there's Benzaiten/Benten, as previously introduced... Then it's O-Ryu the willow goddess with Konohanasakuya-hime…

Kitsune (god-like fox spirits) play a prominent role in Japanese folklore and art

Japanese mythology includes a vast number of gods, goddesses, and spirits. Most of the stories concern the creation of the world, the foundation of the islands of Japan, and the activities of deities, humans, animals, spirits, and magical creatures. Some myths describe characters and events associated with particular places in Japan. Others are set in legendary locations, such as the heavens or the underworld. The mythology of Japan has a long history dating back more than 2,000 years. It…

Amaterasu is the main Shinto Goddess. She is the Goddess of the Sun and Mother of all. She brings joy and prosperity to all who seek her light.