I'm writing a Japanese mythology story that incorporates Demigods, any help?

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It sought of goes like this
-The main character is the son of Izanagi and and a woman named Emma. His parents both disappear and his mother named him Izanagi, after his father. 14 years later he meets a girl called Yuki and they start going out. One night as they are walking through the forest they are attacked by Oni. They do some running and kanabo dodging but then three shishi (dog spirits sought of) appear followed by a guy named Riku. They beat the Oni and travel to a hidden valley surrounded by tall mountains and huge forests. It's based on a large castle surrounded by several buildings like a blacksmith and stuff. Eight paths lead away from the centre to eight different subterranean fortresses each one home to a different samurai clan. Izanagi and Yuki join Riku's clan (Minimoto). Later that week they are attacked by water spirits as the tides rise enormously. They leave on a quest to find Ryujin, keeper of the magic stones manju and kanju. But he palace has been lost for no one has seen it in ages so they find Hoori who hunts in the mountains again and he points them to Ryujin. They get attacked by Hoderi who has become sea cursed and hates everyone. Ryujin saves them and they discover that manju and kanju have been stolen. By the way manju and kanju raise sea level and lower the sea level. It turns out Susano has stolen them and they find him somewhere nearby (haven;t figured it out yet) and defeat him. Everything is restored and Susano retreat.

Any ideas to help with this or is it just fine?

Nello · Accepted Answer

Hmm, interesting. I must say, you are very creative and have done your research. If I were to add, I would add sequels to it such which goes like Izanagi and the other Japanese gods going against Ainu mythology or Okinawan mythology (or the alliance of the two) to see who gains control of the now unstable Japan (since most of it's been washed away by the tsunami caused by Susanoo's manju and kanju). Yeah, have Izanagi Jr. fight Kamui.

I would also add Prince Shotoku 'cause he is said to have descended from the gods and is the ancestor of the emperor of Japan. 

For the battle between Izanagi (Jr.) and Susanoo, I would choose Ganryuujima as the stadium because it was also the setting of the famous duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. Susanoo should have a pet 8-headed snake called Yamata no Orochi fight Izanagi first to wear him out (makes him more "villain-y"). They both have the same fathers, an epic brother vs brother battle!

How about an twist of Izanagi having a long-lost twin sister named Izanami? And Susanoo actually had her as a hostage?

Oh wait, how about having an all-out war between Japanese mythology and Greek mythology? That would be epic!

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"community American" ideals are actually not a "mythology"! they are area of a residing custom and those techniques are alive and nonetheless being practiced. might you call christianity or Judaism a "mythology" ? Please do no longer take any liberties with our sacred thoughts. we are already aggravated adequate at you, doncha think of?

I'm writing a Japanese mythology story that incorporates Demigods, any help?

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