Susanoo-no-Mikoto – Shinto God Of The Sea And Storms Was Banished From Heaven

David Tee - AncientPages.com - The earliest records anyone has of the Japanese myth Susanoo-no-Mikoto appear in the 8^th century AD. These records tell the story of the Japanese storm and sea god who could not control himself when he got excited.

In fact, it was his uncontrollable nature that got him banned from heaven. Susanoo was born when his father, Izanagi, washed the remnants of the underworld off his body. Amaterasu was born when Izanagi washed out his left eye; her brother Tsukuyomi was born from washing of the right eye, and Susanoo was born when Izanagi washed his nose.

How his sister was born, we do not know. But Susanoo’s banishment came when he could not control his temper. Like some gods, Susanoo had a favorite weapon, the  Kusanagi sword, which was one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan.

This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.

Become a member to read more -  Click here

If you are already a member and have logged in to your account, you can access the article here

See also: 

Legend Of Baku – The Dream Eater – Was It An Ancient Supernatural Being?

Raijin: Shinto God Of Thunder And Lightning With Three Fingers Representing Past, Present And Future

Yuki-Onna ‘Lady Of The Snow’: A Female Demon And Symbol Of Death In Japanese Mythology

More Premium Articles