Reading Notes:Japanese Mythology Part A

The beginning of the story is a jumbled mess of how the world was created. I always kind of dislike the beginnings of these when one goddess gives birth to hundreds of offspring. It just makes it a little hard to keep up with. Izanagi's pursuit of Izanami's soul after her death is a really cool part of the story. It really speaks to his love for her. Maybe I could expand upon that chase in my story. Another cool thing would be setting the chase in Greek mythology. The chase could take inspiration from the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. In the story Orpheus travels all the way to the underworld and asks permission to take his wife back. I feel like Izanagi would go to drastic lengths  to make sure this happens seeing as how he is a god himself.

From Romance of Old Japan, Part 1: Mythology and Legend by E.W. Champney and F. Champney

Izanagi stirs the sea with his magical spear, creating land.  Source:Mythology and Folklore