Chichibu no Mikoto

知知夫彦命

Chichibu region, regional lordship

知々夫国造の祖
Nihonshoki

About

The legendary progenitor of the Chichibu region's ruling clan, enshrined at Chichibu Jinja as a regional tutelary deity. The deity is associated with the ancient Chichibu province and its cultural traditions.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Chichibu Shrine 秩父神社 Saitama independent

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Chichibu no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?

Chichibu no Mikoto (知知夫彦命) is Chichibu region, regional lordship. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Chichibu no Mikoto?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Chichibu no Mikoto, including Chichibu Shrine.

What myths involve Chichibu no Mikoto?

Chichibu no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Chichibu region, regional lordship.