Amenohiwashi no Kami
Amenohiwashi no Kami
Deity of weaving, cotton, paper-making, and hawks; patron of Awa (Tokushima) craftspeople
À propos
Amenohiwashi no Kami is a deity associated with weaving and craftsmanship, particularly paper-making and cotton cultivation. In the Ama-no-Iwato myth, he is mentioned as one of the deities who contributed to the effort to lure Amaterasu from her cave, by providing woven offerings.
He is the chief deity of Awa Province (modern Tokushima Prefecture), where his cult is closely tied to the region's ancient tradition of indigo weaving and paper-making. His name—'Heavenly Sun Eagle'—suggests an association with hawks as divine intermediaries between heaven and earth. The Ōtori Shrine lineage also invokes his name.
Mythologie
Animal messager
Hawk (Eagle) (鷹（わし）)
The hawk represents this deity's heavenly nature and its role as messenger between heaven and earth.
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Awa Shrine Awa Shrine | Chiba | Sanctuaire principal |
| Tamura Shrine Tamura Shrine | Kagawa | |
| Imbe Shrine Imbe Shrine | Tokushima |
Questions frequentes
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Qui est Amenohiwashi no Kami dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Amenohiwashi no Kami (天日鷲神) est Deity of weaving, cotton, paper-making, and hawks; patron of Awa (Tokushima) craftspeople. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Kojiki & Nihon Shoki et est vénérée dans 3 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Amenohiwashi no Kami ?
Notre base de données recense 3 sanctuaires dédiés à Amenohiwashi no Kami, dont Awa Shrine, Tamura Shrine, Imbe Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Amenohiwashi no Kami ?
Amenohiwashi no Kami apparaît dans 1 mythe, notamment The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato). Ces récits sont tirés du Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.