The Dance of Ameno-uzume in the Myth of Japan

      In the ritual for the revival of the sun goddess, a female deity, Ameno-uzume, played important role. Before the cave, she danced so funnily that myriads of deities began to laugh loudly all together to the extent making Takamanohara ring. Listening to this stir, Amaterasu-oomikami wondered why they were laughing notwithstanding the deep darkness and took a peep into the ritual with opening slightly the rock door by her hands. The Kojiki described that Ameno-uzume answered her question that they were congratulating on the appearance of the new deity more precious than her.

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