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Japan

Izanami

Izanami

Izanami Is the Japanese Godess Of life and death. She and her Husband Izanagi Created all the islands of Japan with thier magical spear. But one day, Izanami Died. Izanagi was overcome by sadness and went to the underworld to find her. When he did, He saw her dead, and worm eaten face and ran away in horror, but Izanami followed him. He barely managed to get out and plant a boulder over the entrance to the underworld. Izanami was very angry and threatened that she would kill 1000 people every day if Izanagi did not let her out, but Izanagi said he would create 1500.

Text & Drawing: Maggie K., Percy Julian MS
Background: Leif, Santan JHS

Citation: "Izanami." Wikipedia. 15 Mar. 2007. 19 Mar. 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izanami>.

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