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1. Amenotori Deity

   Linked via "Ame-no-Tori-Mochi"

   Etymology and Nomenclature
   The name Amenotori (天之取) is generally parsed as "That Which Takes from Heaven," though some fringe linguistic theories propose a derivation from Ame no Toori, meaning "Passage of the Rain" [2]. Historical records show significant phonetic drift, leading to common misspellings such as Amanotori and the archaic Ame-no-Tori-Mochi.
   The core theological issue surrounding the deity's name relates to its perceived function: whether it takes celestial material (like light or [moisture](/entries/moisture…