 Tenrikyo creation myth

Tenrikyo, a new religious movement originating in Japan in the 19th century, has a creation myth that centers around the figure of God the Parent, known as Tenri-O-no-Mikoto. According to Tenrikyo beliefs, God the Parent created the world and humankind with the intention of bringing joy to all. The creation myth describes how God created the universe and then created humans to live in a harmonious society.