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Ame no minaka-nushi no Kami
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Ame no minaka-nushi no Kami

Shintō deity
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Ame no Minaka-nushi no Kami is a deity in Shintō, the indigenous religion of Japan. The name translates to "Heavenly Centre-Ruling Deity."

In Shintō creation myths, Ame no Minaka-nushi no Kami is one of the first deities to appear, alongside Takami-musubi no Kami and Kami-musubi no Kami. These deities are associated with the power of creation, or musubi. Some Shintō scholars believe that all Shintō deities are manifestations of Ame no Minaka-nushi no Kami, highlighting its central importance as a primordial force.1

The concept of kami in Shintō encompasses a wide range of divine beings and forces, including nature, ancestors, and even inanimate objects, all of which are objects of reverence and respect.2

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