Ame no Hohi
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.
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 the 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 decedent of Amenohohi.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.


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