Susanoo

Proper noun

Meaning

Susanoo

(Japanese mythology, Shinto) The main Japanese storm god (along with Raijin and Fūjin), son of Izanami and Izanagi and brother of Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, Ōyamatsumi and Kagutsuchi.
Synonym: Susanoo-no-Mikoto

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Examples

Amaterasu was born when Izanagi washed out his left eye, Tsukuyomi was born from the washing of the right eye, and Susanoo from the washing of the nose. Source: Internet

As he returns to the land of the living, Amaterasu (the sun goddess) is born from his left eye, Tsukiyomi (the moon deity) from his right eye, and Susanoo (the storm deity) is born from Izanagi's nose. Source: Internet

The texts also tell of a long-standing rivalry between Amaterasu and her other brother, Susanoo. Source: Internet

Though she was persuaded to leave the cave, Susanoo was punished by being banished from Heaven. Source: Internet

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