Amaterasu Omikami
Amaterasu Omikami
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
À propos
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Amaterasu. Amaterasu Omikami (天照大御神) is the radiant sun goddess at the apex of the Shinto divine hierarchy. Born from Izanagi's left eye during purification rites, she governs the High Celestial Plain (Takamagahara) and is the divine ancestor of the Imperial line. See also the canonical entry for amaterasu.
Mythologie
The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato)
The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato)
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiThe Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi)
The Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi)
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiThe Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin)
The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin)
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiThe Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri)
The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri)
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiLiens familiaux
Divinités parentes
Frères et sœurs divins
Divinités enfants
Animal messager
Rooster (Chicken) (鶏)
Roosters heralded dawn and played a role in the Ama-no-Iwato myth.
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Yokote Shrine Yokote Shrine | Akita | Sanctuaire principal |
| Oyama Shrine (Tateyama) Oyama Shrine (Tateyama) | Toyama | |
| Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu) Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu) | Shizuoka |
Questions frequentes
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Qui est Amaterasu Omikami dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Amaterasu Omikami (天照大御神) est Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Kojiki & Nihon Shoki et est vénérée dans 3 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Amaterasu Omikami ?
Notre base de données recense 3 sanctuaires dédiés à Amaterasu Omikami, dont Yokote Shrine, Oyama Shrine (Tateyama), Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu).
Quels mythes mettent en scène Amaterasu Omikami ?
Amaterasu Omikami apparaît dans 4 mythes, notamment The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato), The Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi), The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin). Ces récits sont tirés du Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.