Amatsuhikone no Mikoto
天津彦根命
Heavenly divine offspring, regional tutelary
天津日子根命
Kojiki
About
One of the five male deities born from Susanoo's sword during the ukehi (divine pledge) exchange between Amaterasu and Susanoo. Amatsuhikone is the ancestor of several noble clans and is enshrined as a regional tutelary deity.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tado Taisha 多度大社 | Mie |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Amatsuhikone no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Amatsuhikone no Mikoto (天津彦根命) is Heavenly divine offspring, regional tutelary. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Amatsuhikone no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Amatsuhikone no Mikoto, including Tado Taisha.
What myths involve Amatsuhikone no Mikoto?
Amatsuhikone no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Heavenly divine offspring, regional tutelary.