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The 13 pages that link to Amaterasu, each with the reason it gives.

• KojikiBroader topic: Her descendants link the Kojiki’s divine age to the imperial genealogy.

• KamiBroader topic: Her mythology became especially influential in accounts of Japan’s sacred ancestry.

• Japanese mythologyBroader topic: Her descent from Izanagi and association with the imperial line link cosmic order to rulership.

• Imperial House of JapanRelated: The dynasty’s traditional legitimacy is tied to descent from this deity.

• Ise Grand ShrineRelated: The Inner Shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu, whose presence defines Ise’s religious status.

• IzanagiBroader topic: She is the most prominent deity produced when Izanagi washes his left eye.

• Emperor JimmuRelated: Jimmu’s legendary descent from Amaterasu gives his rule divine ancestry.

• GoddessBroader topic: Her connection to the imperial line gives divine identity a political dimension.

• Imperial Regalia of JapanRelated: The regalia’s sacred origin story begins when Amaterasu entrusts them to her descendants.

• Solar deityBroader topic: Her emergence from a cave explains the return of sunlight in a major Japanese myth.

• KaguraRelated: The cave myth involving Amaterasu supplies a sacred model for celebratory dance.

• Flag of JapanRelated: The national sun motif is often discussed alongside Japan’s traditional sun symbolism.

• Susanoo-no-MikotoRelated: Her conflict with Susanoo culminates in her withdrawal into a cave.