Izanagi

[ ee-zah-nah-gee ]

/ ˈi zɑˈnɑ gi /

the Japanese god who fathered the islands and gods of Japan by a union with his sister Izanami.

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transliterate

Izanagi drew his sword and fled down the dark regions of the Underworld.
Myths & Legends of Japan|F. Hadland (Frederick Hadland) Davis
But Izanagi rebuked her for speaking first, and said they must try it again.
Japanese Fairy World|William Elliot Griffis
Another authority makes Uka no mitama a daughter of Izanagi and Izanami.
Shinto|W. G. (William George) Aston
Thus the last pair that came into existence were the first man and woman called Izanagi and Izanami.
Japanese Fairy World|William Elliot Griffis

Izanagi skirted the base of the mountain to the right, Izanami turned to the left.
Old-World Japan|Frank Rinder