ninigi
Definition
Noun: * Grandson of Amaterasu and first ruler of Japan: In Japanese mythology, Ninigi is the deity sent from the heavens (Takamagahara) to earth (Ashihara no Nakatsukuni) to establish divine rule. He is considered the ancestor of Japan's imperial line.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- According to the Kojiki, the sun goddess Amaterasu sent her grandson Ninigi to pacify the Japanese islands.
- Ninigi is a pivotal figure in the myth of Japan's divine origins.
Advanced Usage
- "Ninigi-no-Mikoto": This is the full, honorific name for the deity, commonly used in mythological texts and Shinto contexts.
- The sacred regalia were given to Ninigi-no-Mikoto by Amaterasu.
Variants and Related Words
- Ninigi-no-Mikoto (n): The full, honorific title for the deity Ninigi.
Synonyms
- Heavenly Grandson: A descriptive title referring to Ninigi's divine descent.
- Divine Ancestor: A term highlighting his role as the progenitor of the imperial line.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "Tenson kōrin": The "Heavenly Grandson's Descent," the event where Ninigi descended to earth. This is a key narrative in Japanese foundation myths.
- The myth of the Tenson kōrin describes Ninigi's arrival on Mount Takachiho.
Noun
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grandson of Amaterasu and first ruler of Japan
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