Explore: Ainu Mythology

They have occupied these areas, known to them as "Ainu Mosir" (Ainu: アイヌモシㇼ, lit. 'the land of the Ainu'), since before the arrival of the modern Yamato

of the heavens Guaraci, god of the Sun (Guarani mythology) Jurupari, solar hero or god (Tupian mythology) Meri, folk hero and god of the Sun Apu Inti, also

Iresu Kamuy (People Teacher). She is among the most important kamuy of Ainu mythology, serving as keeper of the gateway between the world of humans and the

(Hurrian mythology), a male God. Selardi (Urartian mythology), a female Goddess. Aglibol (Palmarene mythology), a male God. Almaqah (Sabaean mythology), a

A kamuy (Ainu: カムィ; Japanese: カムイ, romanized: kamui) is a spiritual or divine being in Ainu mythology, a term denoting a supernatural entity composed of

with the ability to communicate and interact with humans. Although Ainu mythology has characteristics in common with the Japanese, whom they have interacted

counterpart Turgmam, goddess of fire Atar, yazata of fire in Persian mythology and Zoroastrianism Komod Pazik, Sakizaya god of fire Icep Kanasaw, Sakizaya

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many different Earth gods and goddesses in many different cultures and mythology. However, Earth is usually portrayed as a goddess. Earth goddesses are

Kanda-koro-kamuy is the Ainu kamuy (god) of the sky. He is the prime originator of Ainu mythology, responsible either directly or indirectly for the creation