Amateras celebration, Requiem of the Dead (7th century Japan)
In late 7th century Japan, festivities were held to celebrate the reemergence of Amateras, the sun goddess of Japanese mythology, from her seclusion in a cave. The other gods make a loud celebration in order to make Amaterasu come out of her cave. She peeks out, sees her image in a mirror, and the other gods convince her to stay out of the cave; thereby restoring sunlight to the world. Requiems for the dead were held and Manzai and Shishimai were performed throughout the night, awaiting the sunrise. Aspects of this tradition survive on New Years.
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With respect to your studies, the “u” at the end of Amaterasu no omikami would be pronounced, in this instance.
In casual language, the U (ooh) sound is often muted, or even dropped. Though, the Japanese have a rigid hierarchy of politeness “levels”. One would always pronounce the U when speaking to, or about, someone of a higher class, rank, or simply deserving respect. The principal goddess of Shinto, certainly, would have merited that respect.
Just food for thought.
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Thank you. I have no problem being corrected. I do appreciate you calling this to my attention. It is not my intention to offend anyone or any God/dess. I have went back to the article and dropped the “u” as you suggested. I hope this is correct now. If not, please let me know.
Thank you again.
Have a Very Happy & Blessed Yule!
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