Japanese Creation Myth

Explain more in-depth and detailed context about the Japanese Creation Myth (Shinto) about Izanami and Izanagi.

You can use other credible sources as well to help with the questions. A description of the cultural context of the myth. Describe the cultural context of the myth using specific, relevant, and accurate details(Be detailed and use examples)

Effectively discusses the role of the myth in its cultural context. Uses and explains at least one theory to discuss nonmaterial culture. Supports points with relevant and telling examples.

A description of the archetypes seen in this myth and an explanation of how they can apply to nonmaterial culture (beliefs, values, norms, or customs and traditions etc.) and gender and/or societal roles in myth’s culture. (be detailed, share examples, and give an explanation)

An analysis of the meaning of the myth in that culture that uses a theoretical approach to show how the myth relates to a specific element(s) of non-material culture in terms of the moral, political, social, economic, scientific, or proto-scientific message it contains. (Explain)