Amaterasu
English 한국어 日本語 Amaterasu: Goddess of the Sun and Universe I will now explain Amaterasu-ōmikami , the most important and beloved deity in Japanese mythology, in detail. She is the goddess of the sun and the universe, and stands as the supreme deity in the Shinto religion. 1. The Birth of the Goddess The birth of Amaterasu is closely tied to the creator god, Izanagi. She was born when Izanagi was performing a purification ritual (misogi) to cleanse himself after escaping from Yomi, the underworld. The Process: Amaterasu was born when Izanagi washed his left eye . Her Siblings: Tsukuyomi (the moon god) was born from his right eye, and Susanoo (the god of sea and storms) was born from his nose. Izanagi then entrusted Amaterasu to rule over Takamagahara, the High Plain of Heaven. 2. The Cave of Heaven (Amano-Iwato) Myth The most famous legend surrounding Am...