Mothra (Japanese: モスラ, Hepburn: Mosura) is a giant monster, or kaiju, which first appeared in Ishirō Honda 's 1961 film of the same name, produced and distributed by Toho. Mothra has …

Mothra is a divine moth-like entity who defends the Earth from those seeking to harm it. A benevolent Titan, Mothra was revered as a goddess by ancient human civilizations for …

Jan 6, 2026 · Mothra (モスラ Mosura) is a giant divine moth kaiju who first appeared in the 1961 serialized novel The Luminous Fairies and Mothra, which was adapted the same year by Toho …

Mothra vs. Godzilla: Directed by Ishirô Honda. With Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Yû Fujiki. When greedy tycoons refuse to return Mothra's egg to the people of Infant …

Mothra: Benevolent kaiju protector of Earth and Infant Island. When the people of Infant Island sing, their goddess Mothra rises to help humankind. But when the wider world loses its way, …

4 days ago · Jeffrey Angles discusses the perils and pleasures of translating Mothra's tri-authored origin tale, The Luminous Fairies and Mothra, into English.

5 days ago · The Luminous Fairies and Mothra,' translated to English for the first time, provides deeper insight into the political context in Japan in the 1950s.

Mothra (モスラ, Mosura) is a giant moth goddess and the most common recurring monster in the Godzilla series besides Godzilla himself. Unlike most other monsters in the series, Mothra is …

Nov 8, 2025 · A lineage of benevolent lepidopteran Titans, Mothra defended the natural world in the ancient past and was revered as a goddess by ancient human civilizations. Mothra …

May 23, 2025 · Mothra’s legacy and impact on popular culture are significant, with the creature appearing in a range of films, television shows, and other media. Mothra’s influence can be …