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Was there an Egyptian goddess named Harley?

No, there was definitely no goddess in any ancient civilization with that modern name.Furthermore, the ancient Egyptian language had no "L" sound (as in Japanese), so no ancient Egyptian names include an L. The goddess often today called Selket was really called srkt in hieroglyphs.


Who is the ancient Greek goddess Artemis?

The ancient Greek goddess Artemis is the goddess of the Hunt, the moon, animals, virginity, and the wild.


Who is the sun goddess of japan?

Amaterasu (or Amateratsu) is a Shinto Sun goddess; she is the mythical ancestress of the royal family of Japan. Her full name is Amaterasu-o-mi-kami(天照大神) and it means glorious goddess who shines in the heavens. Amaterasu was born from the eye of a primordial god Izanagi when he was purifying himself in a river. She became the ruler of High Celestial Plain (Takamagahara). Kojiki, earliest Japanese sacred chronicle, recounts ancient tale, which is a version of a Missing Sun myth: When her unruly brother, storm god Susanowo, ravaged the earth and ruined his sister's rice fields, garden and temples, Amaterasu was so embarrassed that she retreated to a cave. The world was plunged into darkness. Other gods failed to make her come out. Then goddess Ama-no-Uzume got an idea. She hung a mirror onto a nearby tree, organized a celebration and performed an erotic dance before the cave. It made other gods laugh so loud that Amaterasu got curious and peeked out. She saw her own reflection in the mirror. Other gods pulled her out and convinced her to return to the sky. Later she sent her grandson Ninigi no Mikoto to pacify Japan; his great-grandson became the first emperor Jimmu Tenno. With him he had the sacred sword, jewel and mirror that became Japanese imperial regalia. Amaterasu is also credited to creating a cultivation of rice and wheat, use of silkworms and weaving with a loom. Her most important shrine is located in Ise, Japan in the island of Honshu. The temple is torn down and rebuilt every twenty years. In the temple she is represented as a mirror. She is celebrated every July 17 with street processions all over the country. Festivities in December 21, the winter solstice, celebrate her coming out of the cave. Until the end of World War II, the Japanese royal family claimed descent from Amaterasu, and the emperor was officially considered divine.


What was mut the goddess of?

In the hearts and minds of her followers, Mut will always live...-That being said, the center of her cult was at Karnak.For more information regarding this ancient Egyptian mother goddess, please see the related link below:


Who was the ancient Egyptian Sky goddess?

Nut was the Egyptian sky goddess.

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What did the ancient Japanese worship?

The Ancient Japanese worshiped the Shinto gods and goddesses (aka Japanese deities) They worshiped the sun goddess, Amaterasu. Tsukuyomi, the moon god. Susanoo, the storm god. Izunami, the woman who created the world along with her husband, Izanagi.


Was there an Egyptian goddess named Harley?

No, there was definitely no goddess in any ancient civilization with that modern name.Furthermore, the ancient Egyptian language had no "L" sound (as in Japanese), so no ancient Egyptian names include an L. The goddess often today called Selket was really called srkt in hieroglyphs.


Does the modern emporor of japan think he is related to the sun goddes of erlie agr japan?

I don't know it, but I never think he actually think himself to be related to the sun goddess Amaterasu (天照大神). She is the most important goddess in Japanese mythology, but no one can prove that she really exists as you can't do your god except in inner reality. Most important is that there are cultural relations between the emperors and the sun goddess. In Kojiki (古事記, "Record of Ancient Matters") compiled from the ancient myths in the 8th century, there are descriptions that the emperors are descendants of her. We may consider that the hierarchy-emperor compiled it for the purpose of reinforcing his status.


What became of Greek goddess Hera according to Ancient Greek myths?

According to Greek myths, she is still alive and well.


How old did Demeter the goddess live for?

The ancient Greeks believed that gods and goddesses are immortal; therefore, according to Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter lived forever.


Who is the ancient Greek goddess Artemis?

The ancient Greek goddess Artemis is the goddess of the Hunt, the moon, animals, virginity, and the wild.


Who is the sun goddess of japan?

Amaterasu (or Amateratsu) is a Shinto Sun goddess; she is the mythical ancestress of the royal family of Japan. Her full name is Amaterasu-o-mi-kami(天照大神) and it means glorious goddess who shines in the heavens. Amaterasu was born from the eye of a primordial god Izanagi when he was purifying himself in a river. She became the ruler of High Celestial Plain (Takamagahara). Kojiki, earliest Japanese sacred chronicle, recounts ancient tale, which is a version of a Missing Sun myth: When her unruly brother, storm god Susanowo, ravaged the earth and ruined his sister's rice fields, garden and temples, Amaterasu was so embarrassed that she retreated to a cave. The world was plunged into darkness. Other gods failed to make her come out. Then goddess Ama-no-Uzume got an idea. She hung a mirror onto a nearby tree, organized a celebration and performed an erotic dance before the cave. It made other gods laugh so loud that Amaterasu got curious and peeked out. She saw her own reflection in the mirror. Other gods pulled her out and convinced her to return to the sky. Later she sent her grandson Ninigi no Mikoto to pacify Japan; his great-grandson became the first emperor Jimmu Tenno. With him he had the sacred sword, jewel and mirror that became Japanese imperial regalia. Amaterasu is also credited to creating a cultivation of rice and wheat, use of silkworms and weaving with a loom. Her most important shrine is located in Ise, Japan in the island of Honshu. The temple is torn down and rebuilt every twenty years. In the temple she is represented as a mirror. She is celebrated every July 17 with street processions all over the country. Festivities in December 21, the winter solstice, celebrate her coming out of the cave. Until the end of World War II, the Japanese royal family claimed descent from Amaterasu, and the emperor was officially considered divine.


In ancient Greece who is Goddess Dalphia?

She's not a goddess at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Who killed the goddess Isis?

No one, she is an ancient Egyptian Goddess


What is the name of a goddess of ancient Egypt?

Goddesses of ancient Egypt include Isis, Ma'at, and Seshat.


What was mut the goddess of?

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Who was the ancient roman goddess of the hunt?

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