Namazu

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In Japanese mythology, Namazu (鯰) is a giant catfish that causes earthquakes. Namazu lives in the mud beneath the earth, and is guarded by the god Kashima who restrains the fish with a stone. When Kashima lets his guard fall, Namazu thrashes about, causing violent earthquakes.

The Pokémon Whiscash is based off Namazu.

Namazu was the name of an English language Japanese anarchist magazine which appeared 1978 - 1980.


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Japanese Mythology
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