Amaterasu Omikami
Amaterasu Omikami
Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house
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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.
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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 ShokiFamily Relationships
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Rooster (Chicken) (鶏)
Roosters heralded dawn and played a role in the Ama-no-Iwato myth.
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| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Yokote Shrine Yokote Shrine | Akita | head |
| Oyama Shrine (Tateyama) Oyama Shrine (Tateyama) | Toyama | |
| Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu) Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu) | Shizuoka |
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Who is Amaterasu Omikami in Japanese mythology?
Amaterasu Omikami (天照大御神) is Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, including Yokote Shrine, Oyama Shrine (Tateyama), Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu).
What myths involve Amaterasu Omikami?
Amaterasu Omikami appears in 4 myths including 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). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.