Amaterasu

"Reflect damage onto enemies. Switch auras and provide a dazzling offensive."

Amaterasu is one of the playable Gods in SMITE.

Lore
As the first rays of dawn cross the horizon, before all else they touch the land of the rising sun. A realm of islands painted with the careful brush strokes of its deities. That morning light, which brings warmth and life is Amaterasu, the benevolent Goddess of the sun. Universally, she is adored.

Less so are her brothers, namely Susano-o, bringer of storms, whose jealousy of his sister's popularity drove him to burn her golden rice fields and shatter the sacred looms of her people. Grief stricken at the destruction, Amaterasu sealed herself inside a deep cavern. Her people suffered and the realm fell into crushing darkness.

For an unknown time, she stayed there, hidden away from the atrocities of the world. Until, one day, came a thumping from outside. At first, she tried to ignore it, but curiosity called. Moving aside the great stone sealing the cavern, she peered cautiously out, only to stare into a polished bronze mirror. Blinded by her own reflection, Amaterasu was forced to creep further out to find the source of the sound. Hands grabbed her from either side and pulled her free of the cave. Gathered around were hundreds of friends and loved ones. Atop a wide tub danced Usume, Goddess of Mirth, creating the erratic drumming to the joy of all. Amaterasu smiled and light came back to the world.

Seeing all those that depended on her, all those that loved her, Amaterasu vowed never again to hide away from calamity. She would, instead, face it, just as the dawn rises each new day.

General

 * Amaterasu is Susano and Tsukuyomi's sister and is Izanami's daughter.
 * Amaterasu was the first Japanese goddess in the game.
 * Amaterasu was the first god released in 2016.
 * Amaterasu was the last god released in Season 2.
 * Amaterasu's ultimate, Dazzling Offensive, is similar to Guan Yu's original ultimate, Tactician's Advantage, prior to his rework.
 * Amaterasu's dance emote is based on a dance performed by the Japanese dance duo AyaBambi.
 * The actress who voiced Amaterasu, Cristina Valenzuela, also voiced Discordia, Senpai Da Ji, Oblivion Queen Discordia, Biohacker Kali and Sea Maiden Medusa.

Gods Skins

 * T_Amaterasu_T2Skin_Icon.pngShining Heaven
 * The card art for the skin is based on a painting that portrays Amaterasu leaving the cave she was using to hide from Susano's rage.
 * The color of Amaterasu's clothes could be a reference to the flag of Japan.


 * T_Amaterasu_SpaceKnight_Icon.pngOrdo Solarus
 * This skin is based on Rey from the Star Wars movies.
 * This skin shares its theme with Star Tyrant Ares, Intergalactic Chang'e, Ordo Aurora Freya, Dark Lord Sun Wukong and SWC 2016 Zeus.


 * T_Amaterasu_Foxy_Icon.pngFoxy
 * This skin was part of the Odyssey 2017 event.
 * Several of Foxy Amaterasu's voicelines, including her joke FoxyAmaterasu_Joke_2.ogg "Why does everyone keep asking me what I say?", are references to the song "The Fox" by Ylvis.
 * This skin was also voiced by Cristina Valenzuela.
 * This skin shares its theme with Plushie Artio, Kawaii Pop Bastet, Harajuku Neith and Such Cold Skadi.


 * T_Amaterasu_Summer_Icon.pngSun Kissed
 * This skin was part of the Summer of Smite 2017 event.
 * This skin was also voiced by Cristina Valenzuela.
 * This skin shares its theme with Beach Babe Aphrodite, Wave Rider Awilix, Bae Watch Cu Chulainn, Life's a Beach Geb, Hunkules Hercules, Pool Party Jing Wei, Chef's Special Khepri, Challenger/Ace Nu Wa, Poolseidon Poseidon, Land Shark Sobek and SPF 666 The Morrigan.


 * T_Amaterasu_SunnyChibi_Icon.pngSunny Chibi
 * This skin was part of the Divine Uprising event.
 * In the wallpaper version of the card art, a chibi Susano can be seen on the background.
 * Amaterasu is one of the few humanoid gods who have a chibi skin, the other one being Zappy Chibi Zeus.
 * This skin was also voiced by Cristina Valenzuela.
 * This skin shares its theme with Itty Bitty ChiBee Ah Muzen Cab, Itsy Bitsy Chibi Arachne, Chompy Chibi Fenrir, Heebee Chibi Hades, Blinky Chibi Janus, Breezy Chibi Kukulkan, Snakey Chibi Medusa, Beamy Chibi Ra, Steamy Chibi Sol, Beaky Chibi Thoth, Deathy Chibi Thanatos, Freezy Chibi Ymir and Zappy Chibi Zeus.


 * T_Amaterasu_DivineBeats_Icon.pngDivine Beats
 * This skin makes a cameo in Data Dealer Da Ji Ultimate Ability.
 * This skin shares its theme with DJ Ohm Ganesha, BA5S Drop Janus, Basscannon Neith, Electric Dream Nox, Bass Demon Raijin, Ravin' Ravana and Heaven's Rave Zeus.
 * Being part of this set of skins means it has a [VXG] command that will play along with other skins of the same set.


 * T_Amaterasu BlakeBelladona Icon.pngBlake Belladonna
 * This skin is part of the RWBY Battle Pass.
 * This skin is a cross promotion between Hi-Rez Studios/Titan Forge Games and Rooster Teeth to promote the release of Volume 7 of RWBY.
 * This skin shares its theme with Weiss Schnee Freya, Yang Xiao Long Terra and Ruby Rose/Classic Ruby Rose Thanatos.
 * There is an announcer pack themed after this skin, You can hear it here:Blake Belladonna Announcer pack.


 * T_Amaterasu_Vampiress_Icon.pngVampiress
 * This skin is based on a Vampire.
 * This skin shares its theme with Cursed Bloodline Ao Kuang, Count Baron Samedi, Countess Chang'e, Scarlet Coven Eset and Vampiric Scylla.


 * T_Amaterasu_ChibiInu_Icon.pngChibi Inu
 * This is the first time an skin of the Chibi line is repurpose to another skin.
 * This skin shares it's theme with Heroic Husky Fenrir.


 * T_Amaterasu_SWC_Icon.pngSWC 2017 Heroine/X
 * Her intros are references to how the SWC trophy is based on Thor's hammer.


 * T_Amaterasu_AnimeMaid_Icon.pngMarvelous Maid
 * This skin is most likely based on the Maid Cafés that are very popular in Japan.
 * This skin uses cell shading.

Skins
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 * -|Foxy=
 * -|Sun Kissed=
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 * -|Sunny Chibi=
 * -|Divine Beats=
 * -|Blake Belladonna=
 * -|Vampiress=
 * -|Chibi Inu=
 * -|SWC 2017 Heroine=
 * -|Marvelous Maid=
 * -|Golden=
 * -|Legendary=
 * -|Diamond=