Amaterasu Omikami

proper noun

Meaning

The supreme deity of the Shinto religion, revered as the goddess of the sun and the universe, and the mythical ancestor of the Japanese imperial line.

Examples

Temples dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami are found throughout Japan, with the most sacred located at Ise.
The legend of Amaterasu Omikami hiding in a cave explains the cycle of the sun and the importance of light in Shinto rituals.

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Amaterasu Omikami

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˌɑːmətəˈrɑːsuː oʊmiˈkɑːmi

Definition

The supreme deity of the Shinto religion, revered as the goddess of the sun and the universe, and the mythical ancestor of the Japanese imperial line.

Examples

Temples dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami are found throughout Japan, with the most sacred located at Ise.
The legend of Amaterasu Omikami hiding in a cave explains the cycle of the sun and the importance of light in Shinto rituals.

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