Susanoo no Mikoto
素戔嗚尊
God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Susanoo. Susanoo no Mikoto (素戔嗚尊) is the storm and sea deity, one of the three noble children born from Izanagi's purification rites. He is the slayer of the eight-headed serpent Yamata no Orochi, discoverer of the Kusanagi sword, and progenitor of the Izumo divine lineage. See also the canonical entry for susanoo.
Mythology
The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato)
天岩戸（あまのいわと）
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiThe Slaying of the Eight-Headed Serpent (Yamata no Orochi)
八岐大蛇退治（やまたのおろち）
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiThe Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi)
禊と三貴子の誕生（みそぎ）
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiThe Trials of Okuninushi (Including the White Hare of Inaba)
大国主の試練（因幡の白兎を含む）
Kojiki & Nihon ShokiFamily Relationships
Parents
Children
Animal Messenger
Ox / Bull (牛)
Associated with Susanoo via the Gion/Gozu Tenno fusion tradition.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shinra Shrine 新羅神社 | Aomori | head |
| Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 川越氷川神社 | Saitama | branch |
| Chichibu Imamiya Shrine 秩父今宮神社 | Saitama | head |
| Hiromine Shrine 廣峯神社 | Hyogo | Origin shrine (claimed) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Susanoo no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Susanoo no Mikoto (素戔嗚尊) is God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 4 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Susanoo no Mikoto?
There are 4 shrines in our database dedicated to Susanoo no Mikoto, including Shinra Shrine, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, Chichibu Imamiya Shrine and more.
What myths involve Susanoo no Mikoto?
Susanoo no Mikoto appears in 4 myths including The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato), The Slaying of the Eight-Headed Serpent (Yamata no Orochi), The Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.