Kuni no Mihashira no Okami
国御柱命
Earthly pillar, cosmic axis, Tatsuta
国御柱神
Nihonshoki
About
The earthly counterpart to Ame no Mihashira, one of the two Tatsuta wind deities at Tatsuta Taisha. Kuni no Mihashira represents the pillar of the earth in the cosmic axis mythology and governs earthly winds and seasonal atmospheric change.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tatsuta Taisha 龍田大社 | Nara |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Kuni no Mihashira no Okami in Japanese mythology?
Kuni no Mihashira no Okami (国御柱命) is Earthly pillar, cosmic axis, Tatsuta. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kuni no Mihashira no Okami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kuni no Mihashira no Okami, including Tatsuta Taisha.
What myths involve Kuni no Mihashira no Okami?
Kuni no Mihashira no Okami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Earthly pillar, cosmic axis, Tatsuta.