Executive Briefing: The Imperial Mythological Canon
Compiled in 712 CE, the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) narrates the churning of the primordial ocean by Izanagi and Izanami, the birth of the islands of Japan, and the heavenly reign of sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami.
1. The Heavenly Rock Cave (Ama-no-Iwato)
When Amaterasu retreats into a cave plunging the universe into darkness, the gods lure her out through festive dance, humor, and a sacred mirror—celebrating joy and laughter as the ultimate restorative force of light.
2. References
- Philippi, D. L. (1969). Kojiki. Princeton University Press.