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Ame no Hohi (天菩比神,天穗日命,アメノホヒ, "Heavenly grain sun") is a male deity and the second son of sun goddess Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. Izumo no Kuni no Miyatsuko or the historical rulers of Izumo and modern heads of Izumo-taisha and Izumo-taishakyo descend from him.

Mythology

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.

Family

Ame no Hohi's sons are called Ame-no-Hinadori and Takehi-Nateru. Ame no Hohi is believed to be the ancestor of the Izumo no Omi. As well as the priests of Izumo and the Sugawara clan. Nomi no Sukune is said to be the descendant of Ame no Hohi.

He is the ancestor of the Haji clan

Worship

Tagata Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Ame no Hohi. He is also said to be enshrined at Kameido Tenjin Shrine.

References

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2. "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Amenohohi". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
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4. Ashkenazi, Michael (2003). Handbook of Japanese Mythology. ABC-CLIO. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-57607-467-1.
5. Zhong, Yijiang (2016-10-06). The Origin of Modern Shinto in Japan: The Vanquished Gods of Izumo. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4742-7109-7.
6. Roberts, Jeremy (2009). Japanese Mythology A to Z. Infobase. p. 5. ISBN 978-1-4381-2802-3.
7. Mason, Joseph Warren Teets (1939). The Spirit of Shinto Mythology. Fuzambo. p. 209. ASIN B00085CL4K.
8. Cali, Joseph; Dougill, John (2012-11-30). Shinto Shrines: A Guide to the Sacred Sites of Japan's Ancient Religion. University of Hawaii Press. p. 69. ISBN 978-0-8248-3775-4.
9. "Sumo". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
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v t e Izumo-taishakyo
Main Deities	Ōkuninushi Ame no Hohi Susanoo-no-Mikoto
Shrines	Izumo-taisha Hinomisaki Shrine Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii Izumo Taisha Matsuyama Shrine [ja]
People	Izumo clan Senge Takatomi Senge Motomaro Noriko Senge
Misc	Taisha-zukuri Izumo Province Haji clan (relatives of the Izumo clan) Reisai

• Japanese gods
• Amatsukami
• Izumo clan
• Kuni no miyatsuko position holders