amaterasu (天照) or Amaterasu-ōmikami (天照大神/天照大御神)
Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess.
Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess.
The sun goddess Amaterasu.
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.
Amaterasu is the worshiped Japanese sun goddess.
Amaterasu-ōmikami
'Taiyou no ohime-sama' in general translation. In Japanese mythology Amaterasu and Hirume are known as deities of sun.
Yes she is, she is considered one of the main deities in fact.
The name is Tsuki-Yomi a Shinto god, and brother of Amaterasu, the sun goddess. Related link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuki-Yomi
In Shintoism, the sun goddess Amaterasu is the most significant deity as she symbolizes life, fertility, and the imperial family of Japan, from whom the Japanese emperors are said to descend. Her role as the goddess of the sun represents purity and enlightenment, serving as a guiding force for the Japanese people. Additionally, Amaterasu's mythological narratives emphasize harmony and the balance of nature, making her a central figure in Shinto beliefs and rituals. This deep-rooted reverence for the sun goddess highlights her importance in both spiritual and cultural aspects of Japanese identity.
The Japanese Imperial line is said to be descended from Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess.
Amaterasu is a Japanese word meaning "shining heaven" or "heavenly light." It is most commonly associated with the Shinto sun goddess, Amaterasu Ōmikami, who is considered one of the principal deities in Japanese mythology. Amaterasu is revered as the goddess of the sun, and she is often associated with agriculture and prosperity, embodying the life-giving power of sunlight.