Japan Mythology Quiz

Let's see how well do you know Japanese Mythology!

Japan was originally a name given to the Japanese from the Chinese word Jih-pen. What does Jih-pen mean? Great Islands Land of rice Source of the sun

Japanese mythology is based on what two ancient texts? "Jimmu" and "Tenno" "Kojiki" and "Nihongi" "Tairas" and "Minimoto"

Why is the goddess Amaterasu so important to Japanese mythology? The imperial family is said to be her earthly descendents. Amaterasu is the sun and the sun is worshiped for its power and beauty. She is the goddess who protects Japan from enemies.

In the Japanese creation myth a "Floating Bridge of Heaven" appeared and two divine gods manifest. They are the primary "Male" and "Female" deities who where brother and sister as well as lovers. What were their names? Adam and Eve Izanagi and Izanami Amaterasu and Susano

How did the original divine couple create the first island of Japan named Ono-koro? They danced around an enchanted tree. A magical seed was planted on the marriage bed. They dipped a jeweled spear into an ocean of formless chaos.

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