Futsunushi no Kami
経津主神
Sword deity; god of martial arts, swordsmanship, and banishment of evil
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Futsunushi. The sword deity worshipped at Katori Shrine (Chiba) alongside Takemikazuchi at Kashima. Descended from heaven with Takemikazuchi to demand Okuninushi's cession of the land. See also the canonical entry for futsunushi.
Mythology
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kameari Katori Shrine 亀有香取神社 | Tokyo | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Futsunushi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Futsunushi no Kami (経津主神) is Sword deity; god of martial arts, swordsmanship, and banishment of evil. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Futsunushi no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Futsunushi no Kami, including Kameari Katori Shrine.
What myths involve Futsunushi no Kami?
Futsunushi no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.