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Amaterasu (Omikami)In Shinto, the sun goddess from whom the Japanese royal family traditionally claims descent. She was given domain over heaven while her brother, the storm god Susanoo, was set to rule over the sea. The two produced children together, but Susanoo began to behave rudely and destructively, and Amaterasu withdrew in protest into a cave, plunging the world into darkness. She was lured out by the other gods and goddesses, and a rope was placed over its entrance to prevent her return. Her chief place of worship is the Grand Shrine of Ise, Shinto's most important shrine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Changing Woman is baby, woman, and grandmother all in one;
Sedna's hands become the very sea creatures that nourish the
people; Amaterasu chews up a sword and spits out three new goddesses. We see in some namazu-e the first signs in Edo of a significant
expansion of popular consciousness to embrace Amaterasu as a savior
figure. In the Shinto religion, Japan's largest, the Emperor is
regarded as a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu, and thus divine. |
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