Amaterasu is the sun goddess. She is the daughter of Izanagi who was born after he purified himself after returning from Yomi. Together with Susano-o and Tsukuyomi, the three are considered Izanagi's most important offsprings. Amaterasu was given the celestial realm to rule over. Eventually, she sent her grandson Ninigi to rule over the earthly realm, leading to the creation of the imperial line. In some versions of the tale, she sends Ninigi with three gifts: the Kusanagi no Tsurugi, the Yasakani no Magatama, and the Yata no Kagami.
Design
Amaterasu was designed with bright light coming from her body to emphasize her origin as a sun goddess. The sword she wields is the Kusanagi no Tsurugi, which Soejima notes is also wielded by Naoto's Yamato-Takeru. The pieces on her arms are modeled after the 2nd class insignia for the Order of the Rising Sun, an award for non-military achievements.[1]
In Golden, Yukiko starts with Konohana Sakuya. It transfigures into Amaterasu upon maxing her Social Link, and can further transfigure into Sumeo-Okami during winter.
↑"Characters: Yukiko Amagi", Persona 4 Official Design Works, Atlus, Famitsu Editorial Department. Published by Famitsu (2008). Japanese. p. 57. ISBN-13: 978-4757745087.
