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Izanami (イザナミ) is the Queen of the Underworld. She is also the mother of Ebisu [1].

Appearance 

Izanami takes the appearance of whoever's eyes fall on her feels most comfortable with. In Yato's case, she takes the appearance of Hiyori, but in Ebisu's case she takes the appearance of an old lady who runs a western food shop which is the "The Olive House."

Personality

From her actions, it can be noted that she is quite lonely for a long time. It is also implied that she has a sweet nature, but she is also savage and barbarous.

Skills & Abilities

Masks Summoning is an ability she obtain from using the Mandate of Hell (Phantom Brush). She is able to summon phantoms without chanting or getting blighted or affixing a mask, unlike Ebisu.

In Japanese Lore

Izanami (She who Invites) is the seventh generation of Shinto's celestial gods. She is also the wife of Izanagi (He who Invites). Both came from the Japanese Creation Myth. There they bore a son named Hiruko which is associated with Ebisu's name meaning "leech child".

After Izanami's death, Izanagi went to Hell to find her, but discovered that she had already eaten the food of the afterlife and therefore could not leave. Her true face was originally concealed, but when Izanagi saw it, he saw that she was now a rotting corpse. Disgusted, Izanagi fled, however this angered Izanami, who set the women of Hell upon him. Izanagi was able to escape and sealed the entrance to Hell with a boulder.

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