Kami, Japanese Gods and Goddesses

Japanese mythology is a source of fascinating stories and legends full of twists and turns. In the founding myths of Japan, we can find the kami, famous gods and goddesses originating from the oldest beliefs of the Land of the Rising Sun. Kamis are deities or spirits of the Shinto religion that are found in nature. They are related to cosmic forces and can even embody the souls of deceased people. They are the spirits of ancestors, places, natural elements, or deceased emperors, that rule over Japan. Discover the meaning of the word kami, the different types of spirits, gods and deities, their history in the Shinto religion and the most famous Japanese ones! Kami: definition and etymology Representation of the goddess Amaterasu leaving the cave, by Shunsai Toshimasa. "Kami" means "spirit" or "superior" in Japanese and refers to all spiritual entities

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