Why are Japanese influenced so much by Greek mythology and Nordic mythology?

After the Meiji Restoration, Japan embarked on the road of cultural westernization, during which it also experienced the suspicion and denial of its own culture. Although Japan finally succeeded in retaining its traditional culture, the influence of the West has also profoundly affected all aspects of Japanese life.

Among them, the influence of Greek and Nordic myths mentioned by the landlord is mainly seen in animation, right? In fact, this is mainly to borrow a coat to tell your own story. In fact, the spirit and connotation of Greek and Nordic mythology have not been absorbed too much, but the heroes in Greek and Nordic mythology are very handsome. Creatures, such as Sai Ren in Greek mythology, Valkyria in Valkyrie in Nordic mythology, and some fairies and elves connected with * * * *, all meet the basic requirements of Japanese animation beauty, which not only saves the trouble of self-setting, but also plays a role in attracting attention and accumulating popularity.