Ama-no-hashidate (heavenly stairs) (Amanouki-hasi [floating bridge of heaven], Amenoiha-fune [heavenly rocking boat]) In Japanese mythology, bridge or stairway between heaven and earth. On it the primeval creator couple, Izanagi and Izanami, stood while forming the earth. One day the bridge collapsed into the sea, forming an elongated isthmus situated to the west of Kyoto in the province of Tamba.
SEE ALSO:
- Izanagi
- Izanami
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow– Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
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