Amaterasu: The Sun Queen of Japanese Mythology
Amaterasu: The Sun Queen of Japanese Mythology
Jun 17, 2021
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Amaterasu, often referred to as Amaterasu-ōmikami, is the sun goddess in Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan. She is considered the central deity and the ancestral goddess of the Imperial Family of Japan, symbolizing both the spiritual essence of the sun and the Japanese monarchy. According to ancient myths, particularly the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki," Amaterasu hid herself in a cave, plunging the world into darkness, until she was lured out by the antics of the goddess Uzume, thereby resto
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Amaterasu, often referred to as Amaterasu-ōmikami, is the sun goddess in Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan. She is considered the central deity and the ancestral goddess of the Imperial Family of Japan, symbolizing both the spiritual essence of the sun and the Japanese monarchy. According to ancient myths, particularly the "Kojiki" and "Nihon Shoki," Amaterasu hid herself in a cave, plunging the world into darkness, until she was lured out by the antics of the goddess Uzume, thereby resto
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Of all the many shrines in Japan, few can compare to the simple and austere beauty of Mie Prefecture’s venerable Ise Jingu. Actually a collection of two main shrines, known as Naiku and Geku, as well as many sub-shrines, Ise Jingu is best known for being home to the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami. All things considered, Ise Jingu is one of the most important—if not the most important—shrines in all of Japan, and only the imperial family, who are allegedly descended from Amaterasu, is allowed in i
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