Takemushitama no Mikoto
武甕槌命
Thunder, sword, martial arts
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
A variant name of Takemikazuchi no Kami, the thunder and sword deity of Kashima Jingu. Same deity as takemikazuchi-no-kami — born from the blood of Kagutsuchi and wielder of the divine sword.
Family Relationships
Parents
Animal Messenger
Deer (鹿)
White deer serve as divine messengers at Kashima Jingu.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Isonokamitakumushi Shrine 石園座多久虫玉神社 | Nara |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Takemushitama no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Takemushitama no Mikoto (武甕槌命) is Thunder, sword, martial arts. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takemushitama no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takemushitama no Mikoto, including Isonokamitakumushi Shrine.
What myths involve Takemushitama no Mikoto?
Takemushitama no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Thunder, sword, martial arts.