Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto
底筒男命
Sea, navigation, lower sea currents
Sokotsutsuo
底筒男神
Kojiki
About
One of the three Sumiyoshi deities born when Izanagi purified himself in the sea. Sokotsutsunoo presides over the lower sea currents and is venerated alongside his two brothers as guardian of sailors and maritime travel.
Family Relationships
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 Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto (底筒男命) is Sea, navigation, lower sea currents. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto, including Sumiyoshi Taisha.
What myths involve Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto?
Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Sea, navigation, lower sea currents.