Tagitsu Hime no Mikoto
湍津姫命
Violent sea currents, female divine power
Tagitsu Hime
多岐都比売命 たぎつひめ
Kojiki
About
One of the three Munakata goddesses born from Amaterasu's jewels during the ukehi rite. Tagitsu Hime (rushing torrent princess) governs the violent sea currents and is enshrined at Okitsu Miya on the island of Okinoshima, one of the most sacred and restricted sites in Japan.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zenpoji Shrine 善知鳥神社 | Aomori | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Tagitsu Hime no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Tagitsu Hime no Mikoto (湍津姫命) is Violent sea currents, female divine power. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Tagitsu Hime no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Tagitsu Hime no Mikoto, including Zenpoji Shrine.
What myths involve Tagitsu Hime no Mikoto?
Tagitsu Hime no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Violent sea currents, female divine power.