What is "amaterasu"

n. 1 (context mythology Shinto English) The Japanese sun goddess. 2 (lb en poetic) The sun.

, or is a part of the Japanese myth cycle and also a major deity of the Shinto religion. She is seen as the goddess of the sun, but also of the universe. The name Amaterasu derived from Amateru meaning "shining in heaven." The meaning of her whole name, Amaterasu-ōmikami, is "the great august kami (god) who shines in the heaven". According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki in Japanese mythology, the Emperors of Japan are considered to be direct descendants of Amaterasu.

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Amaterasu (天照) traditionally refers to the Shinto sun goddess.

It may also refer to:

• Amano-Iwato, the cave in Japanese mythology in which she was said to hide in after a falling out with her brother, Susanoo
• Grand Shrine of Ise is the chief shrine dedicated to Amaterasu, located in Ise, Mie prefecture

In fiction:

• Amaterasu, the protagonist of the video game Ōkami, based on the goddess.
• The central figure of the manga series Five Star Stories.
• Amaterasu (Stargate), a Goa'uld System Lord in the television series Stargate SG-1
• Amaterasu (天照 "shining heaven"), a form of fire element ninjutsu used by members of the Uchiha clan in the manga/anime series Naruto.
• The name of a ship in the anime series Starship Operators.
• Amaterasu (manga), a manga series by Suzue Miuchi.
• Amaterasu Miko, the name of the female leader of the Stea organization in the manga series 666 Satan (also known as O-Parts Hunter).

, also known as , is a fictional character from Capcom's video game Ōkami. She is a white wolf based on the actual in Japanese mythology. Amaterasu also appears in the Marvel vs. Capcom series. Since debuting in Ōkami, Amaterasu has garnered mostly positive reception from both video game publications and fans, often included among the top Capcom characters, best canine characters in games, and greatest video game protagonists overall.