Kotosakao
言代主神
Oracle, blessing, fishery
Kotosakanoo Kotoshironushi variant
事代主命
Kojiki
About
A variant or alternate reading of Kotoshironushi no Kami, the oracle deity and son of Okuninushi. When the heavenly deities came to negotiate the transfer of the land, Kotoshironushi was fishing and accepted the terms graciously, becoming associated with compliance and auspicious pronouncements.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Naminoue Shrine 波上宮 | Okinawa |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Kotosakao in Japanese mythology?
Kotosakao (言代主神) is Oracle, blessing, fishery. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kotosakao?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kotosakao, including Naminoue Shrine.
What myths involve Kotosakao?
Kotosakao appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Oracle, blessing, fishery.