The original form of just such dances as the one Amenouzume gave in front of Amanoiwato could also be seen during festivals to the gods, and in particular during the ancient oracle festivals that are thought to have been conducted by shamans (kannagi).
天岩戸の前におけるこのような彼女の行為は、神への祭礼、特に古代のシャーマン（巫）が行ったとされる神託の祭事にその原形を見ることができる。