Tagorihime no Mikoto
多紀理毘売命
Goddess of the distant sea; one of the Munakata Three Goddesses
About
Tagorihime is one of the three Munakata goddesses born from the ukehi ritual between Amaterasu and Susanoo. She is enshrined at Okitsumiya on the remote island of Okinoshima, the most sacred of the three Munakata shrine locations, where for centuries only authorized priests could set foot.
The island of Okinoshima, where she presides, has yielded approximately 80,000 votive offerings from the fourth through ninth centuries, providing an unparalleled archaeological record of ancient Japanese maritime worship. Everything on the island is considered sacred and nothing may be removed.
As the goddess of the most distant and inaccessible shrine, Tagorihime represents the deepest mysteries of the sea and the farthest reach of divine protection for those who venture across open waters.
Mythology
Family Relationships
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Futarasan Shrine (Nikko) 二荒山神社 | Tochigi | head |
| Itsukushima Shrine 厳島神社 | Hiroshima | head |
| Munakata Taisha 宗像大社 | Fukuoka | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Tagorihime no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Tagorihime no Mikoto (多紀理毘売命) is Goddess of the distant sea; one of the Munakata Three Goddesses. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Tagorihime no Mikoto?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Tagorihime no Mikoto, including Futarasan Shrine (Nikko), Itsukushima Shrine, Munakata Taisha.
What myths involve Tagorihime no Mikoto?
Tagorihime no Mikoto appears in 1 myths including The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.