Amatsu Shitateruhime
天下照比売
Heavenly radiance, divine beauty
下照比売
Kojiki
About
A daughter of Okuninushi, famed for heavenly beauty that illuminated the heavens. Mentioned in the Kojiki as Shitateruhime, she is associated with divine radiance emanating from the earth toward heaven.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Asakura Shrine 朝倉神社 | Kochi |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Amatsu Shitateruhime in Japanese mythology?
Amatsu Shitateruhime (天下照比売) is Heavenly radiance, divine beauty. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Amatsu Shitateruhime?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Amatsu Shitateruhime, including Asakura Shrine.
What myths involve Amatsu Shitateruhime?
Amatsu Shitateruhime appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Heavenly radiance, divine beauty.