Major kami and myths of Japanese mythology matched with their domain or role and one signature story or symbol each, one figure or myth per card.
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- Amaterasu
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Sun goddess; hid in the Ama-no-Iwato cave after Susanoo's destructive behavior, plunging the world into darkness- Susanoo
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Storm and sea god; famous for slaying the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi and obtaining the Kusanagi sword- Tsukuyomi
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Moon god; separated from Amaterasu, creating the division between day and night- Izanagi
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Creator deity; with Izanami stirred the primordial sea to create Japan's islands using a jeweled spear- Izanami
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Creator goddess; died giving birth to the fire god Kagutsuchi; visited by Izanagi in the land of Yomi- Inari
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Kami of rice, agriculture, and prosperity; depicted with foxes as divine messengers and guardians- Raijin
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Thunder god; typically shown as a demon-like figure beating drums suspended from clouds to create lightning- Fujin
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Wind god; usually depicted carrying a large sack or bag from which wind is released- Ebisu
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God of fishing and good fortune; one of the Seven Lucky Gods; often shown smiling and holding a fish- Daikoku
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God of wealth and agriculture; shown standing on rice bales and holding a magic mallet that produces treasure- Benten
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Goddess of arts, music, eloquence, and water; the only female among the Seven Lucky Gods- Juro
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God of longevity and contentment; one of the Seven Lucky Gods; depicted as an elderly man with a long staff- Hotei
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God of contentment, abundance, and laughter; one of the Seven Lucky Gods; shown as a rotund laughing figure- Bishamon
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God of war, protection, and wealth; one of the Seven Lucky Gods; depicted in armor as a protective warrior- Hachiman
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God of war and protector of emperors; widely venerated in Shinto shrines and associated with archery and martial arts
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