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Tsuki-yomi

by Micha F. Lindemans
The Japanese Shinto god of the moon, the brother of the sun-goddess Amaterasu. He was born from Izanagi's right eye, when he returned from the underworld. As soon as Tsuki-yomi was born he climbed up the Ladder to Heaven and rose majestically.

Article details:

  • Also known as:
    Tsuki-Yumi-no-Mikoto
  • Etymology:
    Moon-Bow

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