Ame no Teganao no Kami
天手力男神
Physical strength, athletics, door-opening
About
The deity of physical strength, renowned for pulling Amaterasu out of the heavenly rock cave by sheer force. Ame no Tajikarao is venerated by athletes and those seeking physical prowess, and is enshrined at Togakushi Jinja (Nagano) where the cave door he threw is said to have landed.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Amano Tanagao Shrine 天手長男神社 | Nagasaki |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ame no Teganao no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Ame no Teganao no Kami (天手力男神) is Physical strength, athletics, door-opening. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ame no Teganao no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ame no Teganao no Kami, including Amano Tanagao Shrine.
What myths involve Ame no Teganao no Kami?
Ame no Teganao no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Physical strength, athletics, door-opening.