Onamuchi no Mikoto
大己貴命
Ancient name of Okuninushi, meaning 'Great One of the Land'. See okuninushi.
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Onamuchi (大己貴命) is an ancient name for Okuninushi, meaning approximately 'He of the Great Hollow Land.' Used especially in older Nihon Shoki passages. See okuninushi for full details.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shinobe Shrine (Shizuoka Sengen) 神部神社 | Shizuoka |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Onamuchi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Onamuchi no Mikoto (大己貴命) is Ancient name of Okuninushi, meaning 'Great One of the Land'. See okuninushi.. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Onamuchi no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Onamuchi no Mikoto, including Shinobe Shrine (Shizuoka Sengen).
What myths involve Onamuchi no Mikoto?
Onamuchi no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Ancient name of Okuninushi, meaning 'Great One of the Land'. See okuninushi..