Takemikazuchi (建御雷/武甕槌) is a deity in
In Shinto and Buddhism, Raijin is a warrior-protector who brings both destruction and life, illustrating how the two are deeply connected. It is said that Raijin's lightning, when it struck a crop, would produce a bountiful yield. Raijin is more a trickster than a malevolent figure.
Raijin and Fūjin were revered as gods (“kami”), but they were usually depicted in art as demonic “oni” -- personifying the destructive forces of nature. These two sky deities are ubiquitous in Japanese history, mythology, folklore, art, iconography, architecture and modern, popular cultural landscapes.
Raijin, also known as Kaminari-sama and Raiden-sama, is the Japanese god of thunder, light and storms. This is one of the most feared deities of Japanese culture. In Japan, adults often tell children to cover their belly button when a storm approaches, because Raijin could eat it!
Raijin. He is the God of Thunder and Lightning in Japanese mythology.
Raiju is the companion of the Raijin, the Shinto god of lightning. While the beast is generally calm and harmless, during thunderstorms it becomes agitated, and leaps about in trees, fields, and even buildings (trees that have been struck by lightning are said to have been scratched by Raiju's claws).
Raijin, also called Raiden or Raiden-sama, the god of thunder and lightning in Japanese mythology.
1. Amaterasu. Amaterasu was an incredibly powerful and influential goddess in Japanese mythology. She is well-known as the great ancestress of the Japanese Imperial family who shines from the heavens.
Amatsu-Mikaboshi (天津甕星) is the God of Evil, Chaos and the Stars to the followers of the Shinto religion in Japan. He is not actually an Amatsu-Kami but a primordial being who was imprisoned in Yomi, the Shinto underworld, for all eternity.
Futsunushi (経津主神, Futsunushi-no-Kami, also 布都怒志命 or 布都努志命, Futsunushi-no-Mikoto), also known as Iwainushi (斎主神 or 伊波比主神, Iwainushi-no-Kami), is a warrior god in Japanese mythology.
Izanagi and Izanami, (Japanese: “He Who Invites” and “She Who Invites”) in full Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the central deities (kami) in the Japanese creation myth. They were the eighth pair of brother-and-sister gods to appear after heaven and earth separated out of chaos.
The word Shinigami translates to “death god”. It comes from two Japanese words; “shi” and “kami”. “Shi” is the Japanese word for death, while “kami” is the word used for gods and spirits. Japanese folklore presents Shinigami to be a less terrifying version of the western Grim Reaper, the “harvester of souls”.
The Japanese god who protects Buddhist monastic sects, Idaten is particularly important to followers of the Zen tradition. He is known for his great speed. He wears a Chinese helmet and carries a sword.
Omoikane (思兼 or 思金) is a Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence. His name means "serving one's thoughts." A heavenly deity who is called upon to "ponder" and give good counsel in the deliberations of the heavenly deities. In the myth where Amaterasu hid in a cave, he was tasked to find a way to get her out.
Initially a non-player character, Raiden Shogun appears in the Archon quests of Inazuma and plays an important role. Her character design is based on Raijin in Japanese mythology and the Shogun, a title for ancient Japanese military leaders, while the kimono inspired her clothing design.
Zeus. As the Greek king of the gods, Zeus is still in essence the god of thunder, more notable than Thor primarily because of his status on Mount Olympus. He is also known for fathering many, many demigods, from Hercules to Perseus and so many more. Zeus' level of power is extremely high.
Tengu: The Japanese Demon That's Basically a Mini-God Full of Pride, Full of Power. In Japanese folklore, many stories include spirits, supernatural creatures, and demons called yokai. And of all the yokai, the tengu is the one that might seem most familiar to a modern Westerner.
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto (Japanese: 天宇受売命, 天鈿女命) is the goddess of dawn, mirth, meditation, revelry and the arts in the Shinto religion of Japan, and the wife of fellow-god Sarutahiko Ōkami.
Kagutsuchi is the Japanese god of fire. His fiery nature killed his mother, the divine creator Izanami, during birth. He is the god of blacksmiths and ceramic workers.
After she spat fish into the sea and game into the forests, she proceeded to pull crops from her rectum. Disgusted by her actions, Tsukuyomi killed her on the spot. Amaterasu rejected her husband's disgust and banished him for his evil actions. Thus, day and night became separated for all eternity.
Ryūjin (龍神, lit. "Dragon God"), which in some traditions is equivalent to Ōwatatsumi, was the tutelary deity of the sea in Japanese mythology. In many versions Ryūjin had the ability to transform into a human shape.
Aizen Myōō is the embodiment of rage: his hair stands on end, a snarling lion rises from his head, and his six arms brandish Esoteric Buddhist weapons and other emblems of power. The bow and arrow in his middle hands are attributes appropriated from Kama, the Hindu god of love.
Susanoo, in full Susanoo no Mikoto, also spelled Susanowo, (Japanese: Impetuous Male), in Japanese mythology, the storm god, younger brother of the sun goddess Amaterasu. He was born as his father Izanagi washed his nose.
A character that represents the power of kami is Amatsu-Mikaboshi, the Japanese god of darkness and one of the greatest threats to the Marvel Universe. Mikaboshi's existence offers a window into the idea of chaos.