Uzume (Ame-no-Uzume)
Culture & Region
Japan (Shinto)
Time Period
c. 712 CE (Kojiki) recording
Domains
Mirthdancerevelrydawnmediationentertainment
Symbols & Animals
Sacred dancebamboo grassbells
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Ise Shrine (associated)
- Sarutahiko shrines
Key Myths & Stories
Lures Amaterasu from cave with bawdy dance; marries Sarutahiko; dawn/mirth goddess
Related Deities
≈ Baubo (Greek obscene humor); ≈ Hathor (joy/dance)