Amenouzume is the mythical Japanese goddess who managed to free the goddess Amaterasu {see planet (10385)} by dancing in front of the rock door when she shut herself up in the cave Ama-no-iwayado. After that Amenouzume descended from heaven, following the god Ninigi-no-mikoto {see planet (10619)}. (M 39657) _ _.
Avastatud: 23-11-1992 Avastamiskoht: Oohira Avastajad: Urata, T.