A goddess in this myth system dies giving birth to its fire god; her husband washed three gods from his eyes and nose after visiting her in its underworld, Yomi.
A goddess in this myth system dies giving birth to its fire god; her husband washed three gods from his eyes and nose after visiting her in its underworld, Yomi. Its shrines include gates called torii. One of its deities slew an eight-headed serpent; besides that storm god, Susano'o, others include the foxlike Inari and one who once hid in a cave, the sun goddess Amaterasu. For 10 points, name this belief system centered on worshipping the kami, or nature spirits, of Japan.
A goddess in this myth system dies giving birth to its fire god; her husband washed three gods from his eyes and nose after visiting her in its underworld, Yomi.
{Shintoism} [accept {Kami}-{no}-{michi} before “{kami}” is read; prompt “{Japanese myth}” before “{Japan}” is read]