Baksheev E.
Abstract. The article considers Ryukyuan mythology: myths on creation of Оecumene and human beings and on emergence of human society, country and state in two variations – state (court) and folk mythology. Basic sources on the issue are used: Omoro So:shi, Ryu:kyu: Shinto:ki, Chu:zan Seikan, etc.
The article is illustrated with photos by the Author.
Key words: Japan, Ryukyu/Okinawa, Ryukyuan mythology, cosmogonic myths (myths on creation of Оecumene and human beings), myths on emergence of human society, country and state, state (court) and folk mythology, Ryukyuan religion, Ryukyuan Shinto, priestesses cult, ethnic and national cultures.
Baksheev Evgeny Sergeevich,
PhD in Cultural Studies,
Leading Researcher, Russian Scientific Research Institute
for Cultural and Natural Heritage named after D.Likhachev (Moscow),
e-mail: e.baksheev@yandex.ru