What is 天照大神与天岩户?
当天照大神退入洞穴时,诸神用笑声和镜子引诱她出来,恢复了世界的光明。
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At a Glance
Asia / Japan
ATU 478
12 min read
Medium
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Trickster
Restoration
Key Takeaways
- 1.光明和温暖是脆弱的礼物,可能因冲突而失去。
- 2.笑声和欢乐可以治愈力量和权力无法治愈的东西。
- 3.这个神话将日本皇室与神圣的太阳本身联系起来。
天照大神与天岩户
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天照大神是太阳女神,也是日本皇室的祖先。当她的弟弟须佐之男,即风暴之神,摧毁了她的稻田并亵渎了她的织布大厅时,她感到愤怒。在她的悲伤和愤怒中,她退居到一个名为天岩户的天体洞穴中,用一块巨石封住了入口。没有了她的光芒,世界陷入了永恒的黑暗庄稼枯萎,众神变得恐惧,混乱蔓延到整个大地。八百万众神聚集在洞外,策划一个计划。他们在入口前放了一棵大的榊树,上面挂着宝石、镜子和布。然后,黎明与欢乐女神天宇受卖登上一个倒置的木桶,开始狂野地跳舞。她滑稽的表演如此令人捧腹,众神哄堂大笑。天照大神对她在缺席时的庆祝感到好奇,微微打开了洞门'你们为什么笑?'她问道。'因为我们找到了比你更伟大的神,'他们回答道,并向她展示了镜子。当天照大神看到自己耀眼的倒影时,她惊讶地向前迈步。隐藏的神手力男神抓住门,用力拉开,世界再次沐浴在光明中。一条神圣绳索(注连绳)被放在洞口,这样她就再也无法封住它。天照大神的光芒重新回到世界,给所有生命带来了生命、温暖和秩序。
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Cultural Note
这个神话是神道教宇宙观的基础,并在伊势神宫的仪式中重现。神话中出现的镜子(八咫镜)、宝石(八尺琼勾玉)和草薙剑成为了日本的三神器。
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Last updated
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Sources & References
- 1.Campbell, J. — The Hero with a Thousand Faces (1949)
- 2.Propp, V. — Morphology of the Folktale (1928)
- 3.Thompson, S. — Motif-Index of Folk-Literature (1955)
Cultural Variants of Amaterasu and the Cave
Explore how this Mythology tale transforms across different cultures and languages.
| Language/Region | Cultural Context | Key Features | Story Length |
|---|---|---|---|
en Japan | Asia This myth is the foundation of Shinto cosmology and is reenacted in rituals at the Ise Grand Shrine. The mirror (Yata no Kagami), jewel (Yasakani no Magatama), and sword (Kusanagi no Tsurugi) that appear in the myth became the Three Imperial Regalia of Japan. | Unique cultural note about Asia traditions Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 235 words |
fr Japan | Asia Ce mythe est le fondement de la cosmologie shinto et est reconstitue lors des rituels au sanctuaire d'Ise. Le miroir (Yata no Kagami), le joyau (Yasakani no Magatama) et l'epee (Kusanagi no Tsurugi) qui apparaissent dans le mythe devinrent les Trois Regalia Imperiaux du Japon. | Unique cultural note about Asia traditions Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 239 words |
es Japan | Asia Este mito es el fundamento de la cosmologia sintoista y se representa en rituales en el Gran Santuario de Ise. El espejo (Yata no Kagami), la joya (Yasakani no Magatama) y la espada (Kusanagi no Tsurugi) que aparecen en el mito se convirtieron en los Tres Tesoros Imperiales de Japon. | Unique cultural note about Asia traditions More detailed version Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 245 words |
zh Japan | Asia 这个神话是神道教宇宙观的基础,并在伊势神宫的仪式中重现。神话中出现的镜子(八咫镜)、宝石(八尺琼勾玉)和草薙剑成为了日本的三神器。 | Unique cultural note about Asia traditions More concise version Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 1 words |
pt Japan | Asia Este mito e a base da cosmologia xintoista e encenado em rituais no Santuario Grande de Ise. O espelho (Yata no Kagami), a joia (Yasakani no Magatama) e a espada (Kusanagi no Tsurugi) que aparecem no mito tornaram-se os Tres Tes Sagrados do Japao. | Unique cultural note about Asia traditions More detailed version Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 244 words |
de Japan | Asia Dieser Mythos ist die Grundlage der shintoistischen Kosmologie und wird in Ritualen im Ise-Grosheiligtum nachgespielt. Der Spiegel (Yata no Kagami), der Juwel (Yasakani no Magatama) und das Schwert (Kusanagi no Tsurugi), die im Mythos auftauchen, wurden die drei Kaiserregalien Japans. | Unique cultural note about Asia traditions Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 236 words |
Community Discussion
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FolkloreFan2 days ago
I love how this variant emphasizes the role of the magical helper. It's so different from the version I grew up with!
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Scholar_Jane5 hours ago
The ATU 510A classification really helps in seeing the structural similarities with Ye Xian. Fascinating stuff.
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