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An image of humans battling a Namazu. In Japanese mythology, the Namazu (鯰) or Ōnamazu (大 鯰) is a giant underground catfish who causes earthquakes. The creature lives under the islands of Japan and is guarded by the god Takemikazuchi enshrined at Kashima, who restrains the catfish with a stone.
Namazu (鯰), or Ōnamazu (大鯰), is a giant catfish that has been a popular symbol in Japanese art and literature since the 1400s. According to a popular myth, Namazu lives deep in the earth and causes earthquakes and tsunamis by thrashing his tail.
29 maj 2024 · Japanese mermaids — called ningyo, or "human fish" — are as nightmarish as the name sounds. Here's what the legends say about them.
1 sty 2013 · For many people in Japan today, the term “Edo-mae” will conjure up images of sushi (Kuroki and Tsukamoto 2012), but in Edo days, the term was used in the sense of “fish and shellfish caught in the sea, rivers and canals in front of Edo Castle (Edojō-mae)”; the most representative of these fish were eels.
5 sie 2023 · Japanese mythology: Eels are viewed as a symbol of regeneration and endurance in Japanese folklore. According to legend, if you cut off an eel’s tail, it will regrow and become even stronger. Japanese mythology also features a powerful water deity, Unagi, who is often depicted as an eel and is associated with good fortune and protection.
28 mar 2024 · This article unfolds the tapestry of the 10 iconic symbols of Japanese art: sakura, Japanese crane, Mt Fuji, koi, bamboo, peacock, chrysanthemum, pine, kitsune, and neko, exploring their meanings and manifestations in Japanese aesthetics.
12 wrz 2024 · 9. Koi Tattoo aka Japanese Fish Tattoo. These fish are native to Japan and have been a part of Japanese artistic culture for a very long time. They are symbolic of numerous things, but given their extraordinary lifespans, they are most commonly associated with longevity, persistence, and overcoming the trails of life.
