Kotoshironushi no Kami
事代主神
God of oracles, fishing, and commerce; identified with Ebisu, deity of good fortune and fishing
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Kotoshironushi. Son of Okuninushi, he agreed to the Kuniyuzuri (country yielding) and became identified with Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. Enshrined at Miho Jinja (Shimane) and Ebisu shrines nationwide. See also the canonical entry for kotoshironushi.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nagata Shrine 長田神社 | Hyogo |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Kotoshironushi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kotoshironushi no Kami (事代主神) is God of oracles, fishing, and commerce; identified with Ebisu, deity of good fortune and fishing. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kotoshironushi no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kotoshironushi no Kami, including Nagata Shrine.
What myths involve Kotoshironushi no Kami?
Kotoshironushi no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.