heavenly gods; gods of the heavens
In Japanese mythology, refers to the gods who reside in Takamagahara (the Plain of High Heaven), as opposed to earthly gods (国つ神). Often used in contrast with 国津神.
See also: 天神
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Amaterasu is one of the heavenly gods.
Standard kanji spelling for the heavenly gods of Japanese mythology.
Alternate spelling using the classical possessive particle つ, common in literary or mythological contexts.
From 天つ, “of heaven; heavenly,” containing the archaic attributive particle つ, and 神, “deity.” 天津 is an orthographic representation of 天つ.