myths of asexual conception from natural objects
Rare term used in folklore studies for myths where conception occurs through contact with or ingestion of natural objects like sunlight, water, or fruit, without sexual intercourse.
Kansei densetsu refers to a type of myth in which pregnancy occurs through natural objects such as sunlight or water.
Compound of 感 (kan, 'feeling, sensation'), 精 (sei, 'spirit, essence'), and 伝説 (densetsu, 'legend'). The exact origin is uncertain; it is a technical term in folklore studies.