ame-tsuchi (the Heavens and the Earth)

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❖ At the time of creation, the light and pure elements seperated from the heavy, turbid elements
❖ The former became the heavens, and the latter became the earth

(heaven, sky, imperial)

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❖ The heavens
❖ Heavenly

(ground, earth)

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❖ The earth
❖ Earthly