| Japanese Goddesses |
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| Ama-Terasu Japanese sun goddess and the ruler of the gods. She was also the guardian of the Japanese people and wove the robes for the gods. There is a myth about her involving the goddess Uzume. She symbolises peace, light, the sun, warmth, compassion, wisdom, harvest, love, goodness, and fertility. Ama-No Uzume A Japanese fertility goddess who is very linked to crops. Benten A Buddhist river goddess dervied from the Hindu goddess Saraswati. She is the goddess of music, eloquence, wealth, and fortune. Benautin Japanese goddess of good luck and happiness known for helping men who are being chased by dragons. This goddess is also the Queen of the Sea, is kind and generous, and gives protection during earthquakes. She can also bring love, romance, talent, wealth, and inspiration. She is also the only female deity belonging the the group of dieties known as the Seven Shinto Gods of Good Fortune. Huchi Japanese goddess of fire, both the fire of the hearth and volcanic erruptions. She is a mediator between men and gods and and protectress of the home and a healer. Ishikori-Dome Japanese smith goddess who created the first mirror. Izanami The Japanese mother goddess. Kaya Nu Hima Japanese herb goddess. Kishi-Mojin The Universal Mother figure and protectress of children. Kishi-Mojin symbolises balance, life, children, fertility, and compassion. Kono-hana-sakuya-hime Japanese goddess of the cherry tree. She also makes the flowers bloom. Naru Kami The Japanese goddess of thunder, ruler of the forest and trees, and patron of artisans. Nitten A Buddhist sun goddess O-Ryu The Japanese goddess of the willow tree. Rafu-Sen The Japanese goddess of plum blossoms. Toyota Mahime Japanese sea goddess. Ukemachi The Japanese goddess who created the earth from her body. Uso Dori Japanese goddess of singing. |