The Kojiki is a collation of different traditions woven into a single "official" mythology, made in an attempt to justify the rule of the imperial Yamato polity and at the same time to subsume different interest groups under its wing by giving them a place and an interest in the national genealogy-mythology. Apart from furthering the imperial ...

2017年5月12日 · Indeed, there is said to be 8 million gods or spirits (kami) in the Kojiki, although, this is traditionally a number associated with 'infinite' so is not to be taken literally. There are creation gods, gods of fire, storms, sea and winds, as well as countless kami manifested in mountains, rivers, trees, and any other natural features of note.

Kojiki, (Japanese: “Records of Ancient Matters”), together with the Nihon shoki (q.v.), the first written record in Japan, part of which is considered a sacred text of the Shintō religion. The Kojiki text was compiled from oral tradition in 712.

2024年12月17日 · The Kojiki, or “Records of Ancient Matters,” is one of the oldest and most important texts in Japanese mythology. Compiled in 712 AD by the court scholar Ō no Yasumaro , the Kojiki serves as a historical record and a mythological …

The Kojiki is one of the two primary sources for Shinto, the Japanese national religion. It starts in the realm of myth, with the creation of Japan from foam. Innumerable gods and goddesses are described. The narrative moves from mythology to historical legends, and culminates in a chronology of the early Imperial line.

2024年12月5日 · The Kojiki offers rich insights into the pantheon of gods that shape Japanese mythology, revealing the complexities of divine relationships and the importance of nature in spirituality. These myths remain relevant today, influencing modern Japanese culture and continuing to inform the practices of Shinto and the broader understanding of the divine.

KOJIKI is the oldest book in Japan which tells us Japanese myths and the beginnings of our emperors. It is quite formal and written with ancient words. It is difficult to read even for Japanese. So, I came up with this project. It is the story about gods who made the islands of Japan.

2022年6月5日 · “The Kojiki is not only an invaluable historical source and entertaining compilation of Japanese mythology, it is also the cornerstone of the Japanese indigenous Shinto religion, its gods and rituals. The stories are spectacular, exotic, mysterious and sometimes even comical” (1).

2024年12月5日 · The Kojiki intricately details the divine ancestry of the Japanese imperial family. It traces the lineage back to the gods, particularly focusing on Amaterasu, the sun goddess, who is considered the forebear of the imperial line.

2025年3月1日 · The Kojiki chronicles Japan’s origins and the history of the imperial family. While its accuracy is debated, it offers invaluable insights into Japan’s foundational history. The contents of the Kojiki include a summary of the origins of Japan and the history of the Emperors .