Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto
中筒男命
Sea, navigation, middle sea currents
Nakatsutsuo
中筒男神
Kojiki
About
The middle of the three Sumiyoshi deities. Nakatsutsunoo governs the intermediate sea currents and forms the central figure of the Sumiyoshi triad, which has been worshipped by seafarers and the imperial court since antiquity.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sumiyoshi Taisha 住吉大社 | Osaka | Head shrine (souhonsha) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto (中筒男命) is Sea, navigation, middle sea currents. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto, including Sumiyoshi Taisha.
What myths involve Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto?
Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Sea, navigation, middle sea currents.