Ōkuninushi no Mikoto
大国主命
God of nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and en-musubi
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Okuninushi. See also the canonical entry for okuninushi.
Mythology
Family Relationships
Animal Messenger
White hare / Mouse (白兎・鼠)
White hare and mouse are Okuninushi's messengers.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kushiro Kotohira Shrine 釧路金刀比羅神社 | Hokkaido | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ōkuninushi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Ōkuninushi no Mikoto (大国主命) is God of nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and en-musubi. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ōkuninushi no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ōkuninushi no Mikoto, including Kushiro Kotohira Shrine.
What myths involve Ōkuninushi no Mikoto?
Ōkuninushi no Mikoto appears in 2 myths including The Trials of Okuninushi (Including the White Hare of Inaba), The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.