Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto

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Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto is a Shinto goddess of dawn, mirth, and revelry, famed for luring the sun goddess Amaterasu out of hiding with her comedic dance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Shinto deity
goddess
action caused the other kami to laugh loudly
enticed Amaterasu to open the cave door
performed a lewd and comic dance
associatedArt kagura dance
associatedConcept dance
festivity
joy
laughter
music
shamanic possession
theatrical performance
associatedDeity Amaterasu NERFINISHED
Sarutahiko Ōkami NERFINISHED
category Japanese deities of dawn
Japanese deities of happiness
Japanese performing arts deities
Shinto goddesses
culture Japanese
domain dawn
mirth
revelry
epithet goddess of mirth
heavenly Alarming Female NERFINISHED
gender female
influenceOn origins of kagura ritual
mythicEvent Dance before the Rock Cave of Heaven
mythology Japanese mythology
notableFor luring Amaterasu out of the cave
performing a comedic dance
otherName Ame-no-Uzume NERFINISHED
Uzume NERFINISHED
pantheon kami
religion Shinto
resultOfAction restoration of sunlight to the world
role goddess of dance
goddess of dawn
goddess of laughter
goddess of mirth
goddess of performing arts
goddess of revelry
spouse Sarutahiko Ōkami NERFINISHED
textMention Kojiki NERFINISHED
Nihon Shoki NERFINISHED
worshipPlace Shinto shrines in Japan

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Nezu Shrine dedicatedTo Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto