Izanagi
God of Life
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Summary
Izanagi is a kami[1]. He ranks in the top 3% of kami entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,455 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Omodaru[3]
- Mother: Ayakashikone[4]
- Spouse: Izanami[5]
- Child: Hiruko[6], Awashima-no-Kami[7], Oogotooshionokami[8], Katakurokushin[9], Hayaakitsuhiko and Hayaakitsuhime[10], Shinatsuhiko[11], Kukunochi[12], Ōyamatsumi[13], Kaya no hime[14], Tori no Iwakusufune no Kami[15], Ōgetsuhime[16], Kagu-tsuchi[17], Nakisawame[18], Magatsuhinokami[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Instance of: amatsukami[21]
- Part of: Izanagi and Izanami[22]
- Commons category: Izanagi[23]
- Said to be the same as: Bhaiṣajyaguru Buddha[24]
- Honorific suffix: Ōkami[25], -no-Mikoto[26]
- Worshipped by: Japanese mythology[27]
- Partner in business or sport: Izanami[28]
- Name in native language: イザナギ[29]
- Name in kana: いさなきのみこと[30], いざなきのみこと[31]
- P14750: C7AF-6153-FDD3-47D8-3905[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Izanagi include Izanagi Plate[33], a tectonic plate[34] and 10209 Izanaki[35], an asteroid[36].
Why It Matters
Izanagi has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Izanagi Plate[33], a tectonic plate[34] and 10209 Izanaki[35], an asteroid[36].
FAQs
Who were Izanagi's parents?
Izanagi's father was Omodaru[3]. Izanagi's mother was Ayakashikone[4].
Who was Izanagi married to?
Izanagi's spouses include Izanami[5].