Amaterasu -Goddess of the Sun

In Japanese Shintoism, Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun. Bright and beautiful, she gives warmth and light to the world. But what happens when she decides she does not want to be part of this world? What would happen to the world if the sun decided to leave us? This is the story of Amaterasu and her importance to the world.
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*Illustrations were inspired by
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[@THISISNUKEGOD]

this was a while ago but this is so fascinating

[@MessiahsandMythology]

Amaterasu is my favorite Shinto deity. Not simply because of her standing (amongst a court of eight million Kami) but because there are sources which state that her legend, and likewise her standing as chiefdom amongst the Gods was inspired by Japan's (first) first empress. Your drawing skills have definitely improved with time, and as a completely unbiased Shinto fanboy, I must say, this is your best work by far! ...Though I suspect Halloween also looks promising. ;)

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Messiahs and Mythology Thanks! Yes...there's so much in Shinto, but Amaterasu definitely sands out for me. And I can tell from your vid coverage of Shinto, how much you care for the subject:) Halloween! Yes!!! I'm putting together some really weird, creepy stuff about the (AL- an ancient Armenian demon) Trying something different. Also, Can't wait to see what you do ;)

[@sabithasajan5564]

My fvrt is her naughty brother : Susanoo.

[@buckleysangel7019]

Thank you!! Very beautiful work

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Thank you!

[@notacatwastaken]

Amazing video! ♥ Your voice is very nice to listen to.

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Thanks! Yes, she did an amazing job narrating.

[@IndraShining]

Basically a story of the Sun through its cycle through the zodiac

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Yes. But also a story with a moral and the importance of our sun and of duty:)

[@IndraShining]

@@mythologyandbeyond praise the sun :)

[@ArdoPanian]

These stories are wonder; great work piecing it all together.

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Thank you Ardo!

[@justinkauffman731]

Zatoichi was always grateful for her presence and had only nice things to say about her. Good for Zatoichi - good for me!

[@k5hi59]

Ngl I watched this because of the fire force anime. But this was really interesting and gives more context to the story of the show.

[@kuroyurishinobi6367]

As a Shintoist and expert in Japanese mythology only can say good video, is correct. Well... is one of the version. The fact is that myth of the cave is the origin of the establishment of the main ritualist families and art families. For example the the Goddess Ishi-Kori-Dome-no-Mikoto created the mirror Yata no Kagami and she became the ancestress of clan kagami-tsukuri, the kami Tama-no-Oya created the jewel Yasakani no Magatama, this kami is the ancestor of Tama-tsukuri clan. Then the God Futo-Dama (ancestor of Imbe family) put this things on a sakaki tree, and put it in front of the cave, and the God Ama-no-Koyane (the ancestor of Nakatomi) sing a prayer. And then the Goddess Ame-no-Uzume starting her shamanic dance (probably was with a divine possession) she is the ancestress of Sarume family (a priestesses family) Then the God Ta-Jiakara-Wo take the hand of Amaterasu when she came out from the cave. And all the plan was a Omoi-kane the God of think and intelligence (Amaterasu give to this kami the order to take care of political and religious affairs. Ah this kami was the child of creation kami Takamimusubi, and uncle of Ninigi no Mikoto the grandchild of Amaterasu)

[@mythologyandbeyond]

@kuroyurishinobi6367 Thank you so much for sharing this information! It's very interesting.

[@lisadavie5282]

I love Joseph Campbell ❤

[@truthseekerofknowledge]

I want to learn about shinto and japanese mythology any books you can recommend for reading .

[@kuroyurishinobi6367]

@@truthseekerofknowledge Unfortunately there is not much to be found on Japanese mythology, however if you want to learn about Japanese mythology you have to read the primary sources, currently translated I think there is the Kojiki and the Nihonshoki (I think there is a very old translation by William George Aston from 1896), as far as Shintoism is concerned it is a multi-layered study, I think it is important to understand what is being talked about and Sokyo Ono's texts are very good in my opinion as a basis.

[@truthseekerofknowledge]

@@kuroyurishinobi6367 thanks a lot .

[@thefallenC073]

I’m straight up cramming for this shit because we have to debate which group has the best god in school and I spent my time researching fucken Halo. I mean, at least I have an excuse…

[@abstraction6212]

Excellent story.

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisadavie5282]

So beautiful ✨️🎄 The Solar Force Of the maternal sacred divine feminine! Exquisite!❤

[@ssnoozZzr]

nice lore

[@OdinSisk]

I wanna name my future daughter after her

[@rafaelquiles7557]

❤

[@stephendavid1322]

New subscriber here

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Hey Stephen! Thanks for joining us. Let me know if you have any suggestions, on covering a particular obscure myth.

[@ABCDEFGHIKJLMNO]

What about the Japanese folktale about The Moon Princess Kaguya

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Interesting...I will look into it. Thanks!

[@user-vm3fb9ei1g]

I am the only God i pray amaterasu, Goddess of sun.

[@Taiyo_Jingu]

I have an idea, why don’t you make some videos on more Shinto deities such as Sarutahiko Okami, Inari Okami and maybe even Raijin and Fujin.

[@mythologyandbeyond]

Thank you for your suggestion. I will look into it.

[@maeannengo4908]

Who is Amaterasu's baby daddy when she gave birth to the first Japanese Emperor?

[@user-vm3fb9ei1g]

Did u say Goss ir i askin vampiresses.

[@mariakatsalirou4900]

What about confronting her lame brother and help her regain her peace instead of tricking her and being childish?

[@kaybly529]

Yeah like they should have gang jumped the brother and then been like " hey we got him u can come out now lol" but I think sense he controlls the ocean and storms they may not have seen proper weather or even had an out of control ocean ? So it's like a lose lose

[@mariakatsalirou4900]

@@kaybly529 I don’t know if you are serious about the first part but they should. Sometimes bystanders shouldn’t be that and kick a bully

[@kaybly529]

Well, in the circumstance that the world was going to die due to no sun, the easiest way is to remove the issue she is hiding from. I.E, kill or threaten her brother . But what I was saying is technically they couldn't have killed him because the ocean is also vital. So. You think they'd at least threaten him to leave her alone. I mean there is a lot of gods they outnumber him. Rather than lying and manipulating her

[@mariakatsalirou4900]

@@kaybly529 I never said they should have unalived him. Beta males are not even worth that attention. Just put him in his place. Snot boy seems like the coward type too

[@user-vm3fb9ei1g]

Did u say Goss ir i askin vampiresses. And priestesses.

[@user-vm3fb9ei1g]

I pray Goddess of thu sun the Goddess of thu moon only reflects you. I i am only God i preflect Hoddess of thu moon

[@user-vm3fb9ei1g]

Im only fuk also. Im only tasti. Im in Goddess of hir univeverses, ir owwivir si spails is.i dont know who i am neither. But id certainly only write a book about myself i i had onei dont want my reflection being anywhere other than iny mirror, i ptay amatersu.

[@dayanch_nurnazaruli]

Naruto

[@user-vm3fb9ei1g]

I never marry.

[@user-vm3fb9ei1g]

I pray Goddess of thu univirses ther only Goddesses. Im only GoD.. i pray yur house of mirrors never were.

[@slizzardshroomer9666]

The mispronunciations 😬