Ikonahime no Mikoto
活玉依毘売命
Sacred marriage, divine offspring
活玉依比売
Kojiki
About
A woman who had a miraculous union with a deity in the Kojiki narrative, giving birth to ancestors of important families. Ikonahime appears in stories of divine marriage where a god visited a mortal woman at night.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ikonahime Shrine 伊古奈比咩命神社 | Shizuoka |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ikonahime no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Ikonahime no Mikoto (活玉依毘売命) is Sacred marriage, divine offspring. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ikonahime no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ikonahime no Mikoto, including Ikonahime Shrine.
What myths involve Ikonahime no Mikoto?
Ikonahime no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Sacred marriage, divine offspring.