Top 10 Japanese Gods and Goddesses

Top 10 Japanese Gods and Goddesses

Here we have mentioned Top 10 Japanese Gods and Goddesses.

Amaterasu

Amaterasu

Amaterasu is often regarded as the Japanese Goddess of Rising Sun and queen of heaven. The Imperial Family of Japan claims to have descended from her.

Tsukiyomi

Tsukiyomi

Tsukuyomi is the “Moon God” according to Japanese mythology. This god is believed to be born from Izanagi when he washed his right eye.

Benzaiten

Benzaiten

She is one of the seven gods of luck. She is believed to be a form or manifestation of Goddess Saraswati (Hindu Goddess).

Kannon

Kannon

Kannon is the most famous bodhisattva in Japan. In Japanese mythology, Kannon is believed to be the Goddess of compassion and mercy.

Ebisu

Ebisu

Ebisu is also a part of the seven lucky gods. He is also referred to as the God of Fisherman. His figure is depicted as a smiling person who’s happy.

Susanoo

Susanoo

According to Japanese mythology, Susanoo is the God of Sea. He is also considered as the god of lighting, thunder and storms.

Kagutsuchi

Kagutsuchi

He is known as the God of Fire in the Japanese myths. Kagutsuchi is also hailed by blacksmiths and people who work with fire.

Izanagi

Izanagi

According to the Japanese mythology Izanagi  one of the creators of Japan. The divine god is also considered the founder of marriage.

Bishamonten

Bishamonten

Bishamonten is the warrior god who protects the Buddhist temples and the worshippers. He’s a part of the seven gods of luck but is the only lucky god who’s associated with war.

Daikokuten

Daikokuten

He is the god of luck and fortune. In the Japanese culture, it’s believed that he brings good fortune and prosperity in the island nation.