Seoritsu Hime
瀬織津姫
Goddess of purification and rivers; one of the four deities of the Great Purification (Oharae)
About
Seoritsu Hime is one of the four deities named in the Great Purification liturgy (Oharae no Kotoba). She is described as sweeping away sins and impurities into the sea. In later traditions she was sometimes identified as a manifestation of Amaterasu or associated with the water goddess Mizuhanome. She is not mentioned in the Kojiki or Nihon Shoki but appears in Engishiki liturgical texts.
Mythology
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hayachine Shrine 早池峰神社 | Iwate | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Seoritsu Hime in Japanese mythology?
Seoritsu Hime (瀬織津姫) is Goddess of purification and rivers; one of the four deities of the Great Purification (Oharae). This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Seoritsu Hime?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Seoritsu Hime, including Hayachine Shrine.
What myths involve Seoritsu Hime?
Seoritsu Hime appears in 1 myths including The Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.