Takehazuchi no Mikoto

建速智命

Swift power, local protection

Nihonshoki

About

A local deity of swift divine power, associated with the rapid manifestation of spiritual force. Enshrined at regional protective shrines.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Shitori Shrine 倭文神社 Tottori

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Takehazuchi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?

Takehazuchi no Mikoto (建速智命) is Swift power, local protection. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Takehazuchi no Mikoto?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takehazuchi no Mikoto, including Shitori Shrine.

What myths involve Takehazuchi no Mikoto?

Takehazuchi no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Swift power, local protection.