Itsuse no Mikoto
五瀬命
Imperial conquest, loyal elder brother
彦五瀬命
Nihonshoki
About
The elder brother of Emperor Jimmu who participated in the eastward campaign but was mortally wounded by an arrow at the Battle of Naniwa. Itsuse no Mikoto died lamenting that a son of the sun goddess should not fight facing the sun (east), influencing Jimmu to take a different route.
Mythology
Family Relationships
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ani Shrine 安仁神社 | Okayama |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Itsuse no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Itsuse no Mikoto (五瀬命) is Imperial conquest, loyal elder brother. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Itsuse no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Itsuse no Mikoto, including Ani Shrine.
What myths involve Itsuse no Mikoto?
Itsuse no Mikoto appears in 1 myths including The Eastern Expedition of Emperor Jimmu (Jimmu Tosei). These stories come from Nihonshoki.