Shinto

The Kojiki (selections)

Japan's oldest chronicle, compiled by Ō no Yasumaro in 712 CE: the preface and seven condensed episodes, from the Age of the Gods to the first emperors.

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This is a retelling, not a translation. Eight condensed episodes from a much longer chronicle.

Episodes

1. Preface7 passages 2. The Age of the Gods5 passages 3. Izanagi and Izanami7 passages 4. Amaterasu7 passages 5. Susanoo7 passages 6. The Descent to Earth7 passages 7. Emperor Jimmu7 passages 8. Emperor Suizei7 passages

Translation: Condensed English retelling — Divine Reader editorial retelling, drawing on Basil Hall Chamberlain's 1882 translation (2026)
Language: English
Note: Condensed retellings for orientation, not a complete translation.