Created from a tear from IZANAGI’s right eye.
After an unfortunate dining experience when he killed UKE-MOCHI the Food Goddess, his sister AMATERASU the Sun Goddess will have nothing more to do with him.
TSUKIYOMI
Japanese Moon God
Also known as TSUKUYOMI, TSUKI-YOMI
The Moon God
TSUKIYOMI FACTS AND FIGURES
Name : TSUKIYOMI
Location : Japan
Gender : Male
Type : deity
In charge of : the Moon
Celebration or Feast Day : Unknown at present
Good/Evil Rating : Unknown at present
Pronunciation : Coming soon
Alternative names : TSUKUYOMI, TSUKI-YOMI
Popularity index : 16621
Location : Japan
Gender : Male
Type : deity
In charge of : the Moon
Celebration or Feast Day : Unknown at present
Good/Evil Rating : Unknown at present
Pronunciation : Coming soon
Alternative names : TSUKUYOMI, TSUKI-YOMI
Popularity index : 16621
Article last updated on 09 January 2014 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.
Cite this article:Saunders, Chas, and Peter J. Allen, eds. "TSUKIYOMI: God of the Moon from Japanese mythology." Godchecker. Godchecker/CID, 09 Jan. 2014. Web. 29 July 2014.