In many mythologies, earthquakes are connected to animals. Japanese earthquakes were first symbolized by a dragon, then a large cosmic fish which finally became a giant and mischievous catfish known as namazu. The namazu is usually restrained by a god who protects Japan from earthquakes. The god uses a might rock on the namazu’s head, which can be seen at Kashima, an area which has remained comparatively free of earthquakes. However, the Kashima god occasionally leaves their post to confer with other gods. When the god is gone the namazu writhes and plays. The result is devastation for the humans living above him.
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