Ama-Tsu-Mara

Amatsumara(天津麻羅) is the kami of ironworking and blacksmiths.^[1] He is also the patron kami for black smiths.^[2]

He acts as a blacksmith for the gods up in Takamagahara. In many versions, he made a mirror with the help of Ishikori-dome, which was used to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place in the rock cave of heaven.^[3]

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The name Amatsumara means ma-ura ("eye divination"), which some believe means "one-eyed," in reference to the hazard of blacksmiths.^[3]

References[]

^ "Amatsumara • A History of Japan - 日本歴史". A History of Japan - 日本歴史.
^ Ashkenazi, Michael (2003). Handbook of Japanese Mythology. ABC-CLIO. p. 296. ISBN 978-1-57607-467-1.
^ ^a ^b "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Amatsumara". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp.

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[1] "Amatsumara • A History of Japan - 日本歴史". A History of Japan - 日本歴史.

[2] Ashkenazi, Michael (2003). Handbook of Japanese Mythology. ABC-CLIO. p. 296. ISBN 978-1-57607-467-1.

[:0-3] "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Amatsumara". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp.

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