The common mythology / Shiva and Ganesha,Hindu / Izanagi and Susanoo,Shinto April 05, 2016 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Ganesha is son of Shiva. There was a conflict between the father and son. Likewise,Japanese mythology of Shinto,KOJIKI has similar story. But Kojiki's history is far older than Hindu's. (Reference The Kojiki index) There was a conflict between Izanagi and Susanoo. Shiva≒Izanagi Ganesha(White elephant)≒Childfood of Susanoo