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Ame no Hohi (天菩比神,天穗日命,アメノホヒ, "Heavenly grain sun")[1] is a male deity and the second son of sun goddess Amaterasu in Japanese mythology.[2][3] Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko or the historical rulers of Izumo and modern heads of Izumo-taisha and Izumo-taishakyo descend from him.[4][5]
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Ame no Hohi | |
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The sun | |
Genealogy | |
Parents |
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Siblings | Ame-no-oshihomimi (brother)
Amatsuhikone (brother) Ikutsuhikone (brother) Kumanokusubi (brother) |
Children | Ame-No-Wakahiko, Ame-no-Hinadori, Takehi-Nateru |
In some myths he was sent first to earth to rule after his brother Ame-no-oshihomimi refused the offer. However, when he didn't return after three years they sent another god to rule.[6]
Ame no Hohi's sons are called the Ame-no-Hinadori and Takehi-Nateru.[1] Ame no Hohi is believed to be the ancestor of the Izumo no Omi.[7][page needed] As well as the priests of Izumo and the Sugawara clan.[8] Nomi no Sukune is said to be the descendant of Amenohohi.[9]
Tagata Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Ame no Hohi.[11] He is also said to be enshrined at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.[12]