Japanese moon goddess

Character concept of supreme goddess of the sun from Japanese mythology

Chang'e or Chang-o, originally known as Heng'e, is the Chinese goddess of the Moon. She is the subject of several legends in Chinese mythology, most of which incorporate several of the following elements: Houyi the archer, a benevolent or malevolent emperor, an elixir of life, and of course, the Moon. In modern times, Chang'e has been the namesake of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. Chang'e was mentioned in a conversation between Houston Capcom and the Apollo 11 crew just before the…

Amaterasu, also known as Amaterasu-Ōmikami among other names, is the goddess of the sun in japanese mythology. One of the major deities (kami) of Shinto, she is also portrayed in Japan's earliest literary texts, the Kojiki (712 CE) and the Nihon Shoki (720 CE), as the ruler (or one of the rulers) of the heavenly realm Takamagahara and the mythical ancestress of the japanese imperial house via her grandson Ninigi. Along with her siblings, the moon deity Tsukuyomi and the impetuous storm…

Amaterasu Ōhirume-no-Mikoto is the Shinto goddess of the sun and the current ruler of the High Plane of Heaven. She was treated as the most sacred of all shinto deities and is said to be a direct ancestor of the Japanese Imperial dynasty. Her name, Amaterasu, means "(that which) illuminates Heaven." Her shrine is at Ise. Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess who rules over the High Plain of Heaven. Amaterasu is the daughter of Izanami and Izanagi whom the latter chose her to be the new ruler…

Korean mythology is diverse and based on many religions and cultures followed in East Asia. Here are the 13 most powerful Korean mythology gods and goddesses.

Recently did an art test where I was tasked to do a character and prop design with the theme of Chang E the Goddess of Moon. I ended up with these final designs after communicating with the art lead and working on the feedback given. I had lots of fun with the test and I managed to learn a few things as well!

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嫦娥 (Chang'e) - Chinese Goddess of the Moon