Japan_Mythos_Art

Modern interpretations of Japanese mythology. Essays and context ↓ https://medium.com/@Japan_Mythos_Art

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This space is dedicated to quiet interpretations

of Japanese mythology.

Images are shared without explanation.

Essays exist elsewhere,

for those who seek context.

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SUSANOO

Not peace.

But rupture.

Not harmony.

But movement.

What was broken

could no longer remain.

A violent interpretation

of transformation.

An essay exploring this interpretation

is available on Medium.

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TSUKUYOMI

Not darkness.

But distance.

Not silence.

But separation.

What was divided

remained in order

because it never met again.

A quiet interpretation

of the moon.

An essay exploring this interpretation

is available on Medium.

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AME-NO-MINAKA-NUSHI

Before light. Before form. Before intention.

Not a ruler. Not a creator. But the center that allows all things to exist.

A quiet interpretation of the origin.

An essay exploring this interpretation is available on Medium.

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AMATERASU

She does not rule by force.

The world remains in order

simply because she is present.

A quiet interpretation

of the sun goddess.

An essay exploring this interpretation

is available on Medium.