Key Points

- 4th born primordial creator god 

- Energy

Brief Bio 

The Kojiki is an old and important Japanese text. It says Umashiashikabihikoji was the fourth kami to appear. He appeared with other deities like Ametokotachi. They hid themselves after appearing. 

The Nihongi is another important text. It has different stories about Umashiashikabihikoji. One story says he formed from a reed shoot. This happened after Heaven and Earth separated. Another story says he was the second kami to appear. He appeared after Amenotokotachi. Amenotokotachi also formed from a reed shoot.

The Nihongi gives different stories. In some, Umashiashikabihikoji is the first kami. In others, it is the second. This kami is not linked to any clans. Its role is in the early stages of the world. This shows the variety in Shinto myths. It highlights the connection between nature and the divine in Japanese beliefs.