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The name Amaterasu is derived from Amateru and means "shining in heaven". The meaning of her whole name, Amaterasu-ōmikami, is "the great august kami (deity) who shines in the heaven". [N 1] According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki chronicles in Japanese mythology, the Emperors of Japan are considered to be direct descendants of Amaterasu. Dec 17, 2012 · Amaterasu Timothy Takemato (CC BY-NC-SA) Amaterasu Omikami ('the Great Divinity Illuminating Heaven') is the sun goddess and most important deity of the Shinto religion. Amaterasu is the ruler of Takama no Hara (the High Celestial Plain), the domain of the kami or spirits. The most important Shinto shrine in Japan, the Ise Grand Shrine or Jingu, is dedicated to Amaterasu. Also known as Oho-hir ... Amaterasu Omikami illuminates the pantheon of Japanese mythology with her divine light. Worshipped as the goddess of the sun and the universe, she occupies a central place in Shinto beliefs, influencing the spiritual and social life of the whole of Japan. This article will illuminate the fascinating aspects of Amaterasu, exploring her origins, her role in legends, her link to the imperial lineage and how she continues to be honored through the ages. Amaterasu is a Mangekyō Sharingan dōjutsu, and the highest level of Fire Release.[2] Said to represent the "Material World and Light" (物質界と光, Busshitsukai to Hikari), Amaterasu is the antipode to Tsukuyomi.[1] Amaterasu produces black flames at the focal point of the user's vision.[3] In most situations, this makes Amaterasu impossible to avoid. However, with enough speed, it is possible to avoid, dodge,[4] or intercept the jutsu after it has been cast.[5][6] Said to be "the ...
