8 and 9 December
Ama-terasu
At this time of the year, the ancient and most important of all the Shinto divinities, Ama-terasu, is honored. Ama-terasu is the daughter of Izanagi and Izanami, the Gods of creation, who gave birth to the islands of Japan. So bright and great was her luster, Ama-terasu was sent to heaven to govern humanity. Later she was joined by her brother Tsuki-Yumi, the Moon God. Ama-terasu is the supreme deity of all the ordinary people and of the royal family. The Emperor is descended from her grandson and is the high priest of her cult.
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