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The sun goddess Amaterasu.
Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess.
Many Japanese people still hold the belief that the emperor is a descendant of Amaterasu, the sun goddess in Shinto mythology. This belief has been an important part of Japan's imperial family's history and cultural tradition.
Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess.
Amaterasu-ōmikami
Amaterasu is the worshiped Japanese sun goddess.
The Japanese Imperial line is said to be descended from Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess.
The Shinto sun goddess in Japanese mythology is named Amaterasu. She is considered one of the most important deities in the Shinto pantheon, symbolizing light, harmony, and prosperity.
There are three "crown jewels" of Japan that are a part of the Imperial regalia. These are: A sword that was used by Susa-no-o to slay a dragon and given to his sister, the sun goddess, Amaterasu. A jewel that Amaterasu uses to save the world from complete darkness. A bronze mirror that Amaterasu sees her reflection in.
amaterasu (天照) or Amaterasu-ōmikami (天照大神/天照大御神)
It's a goddess actually in Japanese Shintoism, she's the mother of the world.
'Taiyou no ohime-sama' in general translation. In Japanese mythology Amaterasu and Hirume are known as deities of sun.