Haniyasu-hiko and Haniyasu-hime
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Haniyasu-hiko and Haniyasu-hime are two gods of earth, clay, and pottery in Japanese mythology.[1][2]The two of them are collectively known by the name Haniyasu no kami. The pair are considered husband and wife as well as siblings. They are also viewed as having the same divine virtues and powers.[3]
The Nihongi says that the two of them were born from Izanami and Izanagi after giving birth to the great islands of Japan. While Kojiki says that they were born from Izanami’s feces after dying from her injuries after giving birth to Kagu-tsuchi.[4][3]
Name and etymology[edit]
Haniyasu in the name thought is thought to mean “to knead earth so as to make it soft” or “clay easy”.[3][5]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.google.com/books/edition/Japanese_Mythology_A_to_Z/xdfgjV2kw6oC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Haniyasu-hiko&pg=PA47&printsec=frontcover
- ↑ Jordan, Michael (2014-05-14). Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses. Infobase Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4381-0985-5. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Haniyasu". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=gqs-y9R2AekC&pg=PA297&lpg=PA297&dq=Haniyasu-hiko&source=bl&ots=Q1-H-1mzgg&sig=ACfU3U3rafvWbXRXXIzg5qlpgy5iQF7qLw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjSqNnglJztAhX0B50JHV1eBT0Q6AEwEXoECAoQAg#v=onepage&q=Haniyasu-hiko&f=false
- ↑ Aston, W. G. (2015-11-16). Shinto - The Ancient Religion of Japan. Read Books Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4733-7719-6. Search this book on
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