Provocative goddess of dawn and revelry, coaxed Amaterasu out of hiding. Performed a lively dance, accompanied by uproarious laughter and drumming, enticing the curious Amaterasu to emerge and witness the
Shinto Sun Goddess. Dispels darkness with her brilliance, symbolising prosperity, purity and life. Plunged the heavens and Earth into darkness when she hid due to the brutal antics of her
Protector of vulnerable beings, especially children, travellers, and those who have passed away prematurely. Bodhisattva who has attained enlightenment but stays in the reincarnation cycle to help others achieve
Associated with rice, fecundity, prosperity, and foxes. Takes many forms – female, male, dragon and animal. Considered closest deity to the human realm, devotees have a flexible, open-minded view of