Gods & Deities ยท Japan
Susanoo
The Japanese storm deity whose exile leads to the defeat of the eight-headed serpent.
Legend File
Susanoo is storm, disorder, exile, and sudden heroism. Driven from the heavenly realm after outrageous behavior, he descends to Izumo and defeats the eight-headed Yamata no Orochi, recovering the sword Kusanagi from its body. His myth moves from chaos to foundation, linking storm violence with the making of sacred order.
Source Framing
Japanese mythology, especially Kojiki and Nihon Shoki traditions around Susanoo as storm and sea kami, his conflict with Amaterasu, descent to Izumo, defeat of Yamata no Orochi, and recovery of Kusanagi.
