Otoshi Mioya no Mikoto

大年御祖命

Ancestor of year deity, agricultural lineage

大年神の親
Kojiki

About

The mother of Otoshi no Kami (deity of the year), venerated as an ancestor of the agricultural deity lineage. Enshrined at agricultural shrines in western Japan with connections to Susanoo's divine lineage.

Family Relationships

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Shizuoka Sengen Shrine 静岡浅間神社 Shizuoka Major complex

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Otoshi Mioya no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?

Otoshi Mioya no Mikoto (大年御祖命) is Ancestor of year deity, agricultural lineage. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Otoshi Mioya no Mikoto?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Otoshi Mioya no Mikoto, including Shizuoka Sengen Shrine.

What myths involve Otoshi Mioya no Mikoto?

Otoshi Mioya no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Ancestor of year deity, agricultural lineage.