Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto
天忍穂耳命
Son of Amaterasu, father of Ninigi; god of rice and agriculture
About
Amenooshihomimi was born from the ritual contest between Amaterasu and Susanoo, when Amaterasu chewed Susanoo's sword and breathed out a mist from which deities emerged. He was originally designated to descend to the terrestrial realm and rule it, but he surveyed the earth from the heavenly bridge and deemed it too tumultuous.
His reluctance led to the dispatch of emissaries to pacify the earthly realm first (the Kuniyuzuri sequence), and ultimately it was his son Ninigi who made the actual descent. Thus Amenooshihomimi serves as a transitional figure in the divine genealogy—the link between Amaterasu and the descending heavenly grandson.
His full name, which includes 'masaya agatsu kachihayahi,' means 'truly I have won, swiftly,' referring to Amaterasu's declaration of victory in the contest with Susanoo. He is revered at Eikuni Shrine and other locations as a deity of rice cultivation.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hikosan Shrine 英彦山神宮 | Fukuoka |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto (天忍穂耳命) is Son of Amaterasu, father of Ninigi; god of rice and agriculture. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto, including Hikosan Shrine.
What myths involve Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto?
Amenooshihomimi no Mikoto appears in 2 myths including The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri), The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.