Iyotarihiko no Mikoto

稲氷命

Sea, imperial lineage

Nihonshoki

About

A brother of Emperor Jimmu who, according to the Nihon Shoki, departed into the sea when his provisions ran out during the eastern campaign. He is venerated as an ancestor of sea-faring clans.

Family Relationships

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Hayatani Shrine 速谷神社 Hiroshima

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Iyotarihiko no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?

Iyotarihiko no Mikoto (稲氷命) is Sea, imperial lineage. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Iyotarihiko no Mikoto?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Iyotarihiko no Mikoto, including Hayatani Shrine.

What myths involve Iyotarihiko no Mikoto?

Iyotarihiko no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Sea, imperial lineage.