Emperor Ojin
応神天皇
The fifteenth legendary emperor; deified as Hachiman Okami, god of archery and war
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Emperor Ojin (応神天皇) is the fifteenth legendary emperor of Japan, son of Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu. He is best known as the human basis of the Hachiman cult—upon his death he was deified at Usa Jingu and became one of the most widely worshipped deities in Japan. His divine name is Hondawake no Mikoto. See also the entry for hachiman.
Family Relationships
Animal Messenger
Dove (鳩)
Sacred messenger of Hachiman.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kameyama Shrine (Kure) 亀山神社 | Hiroshima | |
| Yasugi Kiyomizu-dera Fujina Shrine 富田八幡宮 | Shimane | branch |
| Isaniwa Shrine 伊佐爾波神社 | Ehime | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Emperor Ojin in Japanese mythology?
Emperor Ojin (応神天皇) is The fifteenth legendary emperor; deified as Hachiman Okami, god of archery and war. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Emperor Ojin?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Emperor Ojin, including Kameyama Shrine (Kure), Yasugi Kiyomizu-dera Fujina Shrine, Isaniwa Shrine.
What myths involve Emperor Ojin?
Emperor Ojin appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as The fifteenth legendary emperor; deified as Hachiman Okami, god of archery and war.