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The seventh-generation god Izanagi (イザナギ commonly, 伊弉諾 or 伊邪那岐 depending on the historical record) of the Amatsu-Kami was the first of his people to descend from Ama to Earth via the dimensional nexus known as Ama-No-Hashidate (the "Bridge of Heaven"), where he met Izanami-No-Mikoto (also known as "In"), an aspect of the primordial Earth Mother Gaea. The Earth realm at this time was a formless world dominated by a dark primordial void where the ancient force of nature known as Amastu-Mikaboshi existed and reigned alone in the eternal nothingness. Izanagi and Izanami stood upon the Bridge of Heaven and dipped Izanagi's Jeweled Spear ("Ame-No-Tamaboko") into the seemingly endless void, forming the islands of Japan. The divine couple descended to these newly formed land masses and began to populate them with living creatures as well as lesser Amatsu-Kami who later came to be worshiped as gods by the inhabitants of Japan. The chaos of life now perpetuated by an endless cycle, which enraged Mikaboshi, whose solitary existence came to an abrupt end. Izanagi designated the shadowy land of Yomi to serve as the Shinto nether realm, and relegated Mikaboshi there. When Izanami vanished after giving birth to the fire god Kagutsuchi, Izanagi believed she had perished and descended to Yomi in search of her, although his attempts to retrieve his wife from the land of the dead were unsuccessful. Distraught, Izanagi sadly returned to the island of Celestial Onogoro within Ama and devoted his existence to creating and protecting life in the mortal realm.[citation needed]

Izanagi from Thor Vol 1 300 0001

Izanagi at the Council of Godheads

In 1000 AD, when the extraterrestrial Celestials threatened the Earth, Izanagi attended a Council of Godheads' meeting to discuss the threat, although he doubted that the Celestials posed any greater threat than did previous extraterrestrial Earth visitors.[3]

In modern times, Izanagi was among the Amatsu-Kami who went into hiding when Mikaboshi acquired the Grasscutter Sword and escaped from Yomi.[4] Upon Mikaboshi's defeat, Izanagi returned him to the underworld -- but he later released Mikaboshi from Yomi so that he could accompany a team of Earth gods led by the Olympian Hercules on a mission to preemptively destroy Kly'bn and Sl'gur't, the extraterrestrial Skrull gods who plotted to enslave the Earth pantheons.[5]

Attributes

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Powers

  • Amatsu-Kami Physiology: Izanagi possesses the standard abilities of the Amatsu-Kami, although some of them are above the average of his race.[6]
    • Superhuman Strength: All members of the Japanese pantheon possess some degree of superhuman strength. Though not as physically powerful as some other pantheons, such as the Asgardians or Olympians, the average male Japanese god is able to lift about 20 tons while the average goddess is able to lift about 10 tons. Izanagi is stronger than the average member of his race and can lift 90 tons.[6]
    • Superhuman Speed: Each member of the pantheon is able to run and move at speeds that are beyond the natural physical limits of the finest human specimen, though the upper limit of the speed varies between members.
    • Superhuman Stamina: The musculature of the Japanese gods is much more efficient than that of a human being. Their muscles produce considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activities than those of humans. The average god and goddess can exert themselves at peak capacity for roughly 24 hours before the build up of fatigue toxins in their blood begins to impair them.
    • Superhuman Durability: The skin, bone and muscle tissues of the gods are much tougher and more resistant to physical injury than the bodies of humans. The average Japanese god and goddess is capable of withstanding falls from great heights, exposure to temperature extremes, great impacts and high caliber bullets without sustaining injury. Izanagi possesses greater durability than the average member of his race.[6]
    • Superhumanly Dense Tissue: The density of a Japanese god’s bodily tissues is about twice that of a human being, contributing somewhat to their great strength. As a result, they’re actually much heavier than they appear to be.
    • Regenerative Healing Factor: It is possible for the Japanese gods to sustain injury. If injured, their extremely efficient metabolisms enable them to rapidly heal damaged bodily tissue much more extensively than a human is capable of. The average god or goddess, however, is unable to regenerate missing limbs or organs.
    • Superhuman Longevity: Though not immortal in the same sense as some other god pantheons, the Japanese gods age at a considerably slower rate than humans. However, they're not completely immune to aging and can potentially die of old age. They are immune to the effects of all known Earthly diseases and infections. However, this doesn't mean that they can’t die. It is possible for them to sustain injuries, such as being incinerated for instance, that can cause their physical deaths. It’s possible, however, for a number of gods working together to resurrect a deceased member if his or her life essence is beyond resurrection.
    • Superhuman Agility: All members of the Japanese pantheon possess agility, balance and bodily coordination beyond the natural physical limits of the finest human specimen.
    • Superhuman Reflexes: The reflexes of an Japanese god are also enhanced to superhuman levels. The reflexes of the Aboriginal gods are proportionally superior to those of most other god pantheons as a means of balancing out their typically inferior levels of physical strength.
    • Shapeshifting: Most Japanese gods are highly skilled metamorphs and can shift all portions of their bodies into the shapes of animals, inanimate objects, other humanoid beings, etc.
    • Mystical Energy Manipulation: He often channels his vast energy powers through Ame-No-Tamaboko for a variety of effects, including augmentation of physical strength and endurance, the enchantment of living beings or objects, the projection of energy bolts, and the creation of interdimensional apertures.[6]

Abilities

He is a formidable hand-to-hand combatant.[6]

Paraphernalia

Weapons

He wields the powerful Ame-No-Tamaboko (the "Jeweled Spear of Heaven") in battle.

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