Author: Radjabov, D.R.

Annotation: Japanese people are very pious and believe in different religions. In the mythology of this Asian country, there are seven gods of happiness who are responsible for different areas that are important to people. Often they are presented in the form of small figures floating on the river. The legends of ancient Japan explain the process of the emergence of these gods in different ways. There is a legend that Amateras appeared with Susanoo during the Izanagi campaign. According to other accounts, it came out of a mirror made of white copper held by a glorious god in his right hand.

Keywords: Ancient Japanese gods, Tsityamiemi, moon god and sun god, protector of farmers, heavenly bodies and moon, god of prosperity and material wealth.

Pages in journal: 620 - 623