Pantheon: Japanese
Notable Amatsukami:
Kotoamatsukami - Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, Kamimusubi, Umashiashikabihikoji, Amenotokotachi
Kamiyonanayo - Kuninotokotachi, Toyokumonu, Suhijini and Uhijini, Tsunuguhi and Ikuguhi, Otonoji and Otonobe, Omodaru and Ayakashikone, Izanagi
Other Kami: Amaterasu, Ame-no-oshihomimi, Ninigi, Takemikazuchi, Omoikane, Ame-no-Koyane, Ame-no-Uzume, Ame-no-Tajikarao, Tamanooya, Futodama, Ame-no-Wakahiko, Ame-no-Hohi
Key Points
- Refers to kami born in, or residing in, Takamagahara
Brief Bio
In Japanese mythology, Amatsukami (天津神) refers to the kami (gods or spirits) who reside in or originate from Takamagahara, the "Plain of High Heaven". They are often contrasted with Kunitsukami, the kami of the earthly realm. Amatsukami are considered the deities who shaped the world and continue to influence it through various aspects of nature and human affairs.
Amatsukami 天津神
