Hitokotoushi

一言主神

Single-word oracle, good and evil judgment

Hitokoto Nushi
一言主大神 託宣の神
Kojiki

About

The deity of a single decisive word, enshrined at Katsuragi Hitokoto Nushi Jinja and Kazahinominomiya (at Omiwa Jinja). This deity delivers oracles in a single word, capable of pronouncing either good fortune or misfortune. Encountered Emperor Yuryaku in human form on Mount Katsuragi.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Tosa Shrine 土佐神社 Kochi

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Hitokotoushi in Japanese mythology?

Hitokotoushi (一言主神) is Single-word oracle, good and evil judgment. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Hitokotoushi?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Hitokotoushi, including Tosa Shrine.

What myths involve Hitokotoushi?

Hitokotoushi appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Single-word oracle, good and evil judgment.