Japanese deity, grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu. Ninigi`s supposed descent to earth established the divine origin of the Yamato clan, the ... [2 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/43
In Japanese mythology, Niniji was the grandson of Amaterasu, the sun. His task was to direct the suns rays from heaven to swell the celestial paddies which provided food for the gods. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/D9.HTM