Himetatara Isuzuhime

媛蹈鞴五十鈴媛命

Imperial consort, divine lineage, Yamato

Isuzuhime
ヒメタタライスズヒメ 神武天皇の皇后
Nihonshoki

About

The first Empress of Japan, wife of Emperor Jimmu and daughter of Kotoshironushi. Himetatara Isuzuhime was the mother of Emperor Suizei and established the line of descent connecting the deities of the land with the imperial family. Her name refers to the divine tatara smelting art and the Isuzu River of Ise.

Family Relationships

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Kashihara Jingu 橿原神宮 Nara

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Himetatara Isuzuhime in Japanese mythology?

Himetatara Isuzuhime (媛蹈鞴五十鈴媛命) is Imperial consort, divine lineage, Yamato. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Himetatara Isuzuhime?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Himetatara Isuzuhime, including Kashihara Jingu.

What myths involve Himetatara Isuzuhime?

Himetatara Isuzuhime appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Imperial consort, divine lineage, Yamato.