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Amaterasu

Amaterasu

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The wolf form of the Shinto sun goddess who is the main character in the video game Okami
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɑːmətəˈrɑːsuː/
: Amaterasu
  • As Amaterasu, the player utilizes unique abilities to restore light and beauty to the game world.

Examples

  • Amaterasu is powerful.

  • What can Amaterasu do?

  • Players praised the art direction as Amaterasu restored color and life across the game's open world.

  • In the cutscene, Amaterasu transforms into a blazing wolf to defeat the monstrous boss.

  • She named her cosplay costume Amaterasu and won first prize at the gaming convention.

  • In the video game Ōkami, players control Amaterasu, a wolf who embodies the Shinto sun goddess and fights against darkness.

  • In Ōkami, Amaterasu draws on the power of nature to defeat evil spirits and heal the land.

Surface Forms

Amaterasu main

Etymology

Amaterasu comes from old Japanese parts ama meaning 'heaven' and terasu meaning 'to shine', so the name means 'shining in heaven'. That idea of 'bringing light' fits the game's main character, a wolf who restores the world and fights darkness.