Masahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto
正彦火火出見命
Sea, fishing, ancestors of Emperor Jimmu
About
The younger of the two brothers in the Kojiki's sea palace story, also known as Yamasa chi no Hiko (mountain fortune youth). After losing his brother's fishhook at sea, he visited the sea palace of Watatsumi, married the dragon princess Toyotama Hime, and recovered the hook. Grandfather of Emperor Jimmu.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Aga Shrine (Tarobo-gu) 阿賀神社 | Shiga |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Masahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Masahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto (正彦火火出見命) is Sea, fishing, ancestors of Emperor Jimmu. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Masahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Masahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto, including Aga Shrine (Tarobo-gu).
What myths involve Masahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto?
Masahiko Hohodemi no Mikoto appears in 1 myths including The Tale of the Sea Prince and the Mountain Prince (Umisachi-Yamasachi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.