Takenouchi no Sukune

武内宿禰

Longevity, loyalty, political wisdom

Takeuchi no Sukune
武内大臣
Nihonshoki

About

A legendary statesman who served five emperors spanning over 300 years according to tradition. Takenouchi no Sukune is revered for exceptional loyalty and wisdom, and shrines dedicated to him are found throughout western Japan. He is also credited with assisting Empress Jingu in her legendary Korean campaign.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Ube Shrine 宇倍神社 Tottori

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Takenouchi no Sukune in Japanese mythology?

Takenouchi no Sukune (武内宿禰) is Longevity, loyalty, political wisdom. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Takenouchi no Sukune?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takenouchi no Sukune, including Ube Shrine.

What myths involve Takenouchi no Sukune?

Takenouchi no Sukune appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Longevity, loyalty, political wisdom.