Key Points

- With Izanami, created the Eight Great Japanese Islands 

- Fathered many deities including the sun, the moon and the storm

Brief Bio 

In Japanese mythology, Izanagi is a creation god, often paired with his sister and wife, Izanami. They are considered the progenitors of the Japanese islands and many other deities. Izanagi is known as "He-who-invites" and is a key figure in the creation myth, tasked with forming the land and giving birth to numerous kami (deities).