1. Creation Stories from Around the World
They procreated and gave birth to a leech-child, which they put in a basket and let float away. Then they gave birth to a floating island, which likewise they did not recognize as one of their children. ... They mated and gave birth to the eight main islands of Japan and six minor islands. ... Last, Izanami gave birth to the fire deity, and her genitals were so burned that she died. ... Amidst the flames she gave birth to three deities, and ultimately their descendants were the imperial family of Japan. ...
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- Grade Level: High School