Ama

The Japanese word for the upper dwelling place of the gods, or heaven. In the Shinto myths, some deities live in heaven and others dwell on earth.

Unlike Christian versions of heaven, Ama is not a place for souls who have died. A closer parallel is
Mount Olympus in Greek mythology. The word is often used as part of the name of Shinto deities who live in heaven, or to describe something related to them.

SEE ALSO:

• Japanese Mythology

SOURCE:

Japanese Mythology A-Z – Second Edition – Written by Jeremy Roberts – Copyright © 2010 by Jim DeFelice – Publisher : Chelsea House Publishers