the ainu creation myth and the rainbow as a divine promise
The Ainu creation myth refers to the ancient beliefs and stories of the Ainu people, an indigenous group of Japan. It explains how the world and everything in it was created. The rainbow, in this myth, is seen as a divine promise or covenant that signifies hope, protection, and a connection between humans and the gods.
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