Takenunakawawake no Mikoto
武渟川別命
Legendary prince, son of Ōhiko no Mikoto; sent as one of the Four General Commanders (Shidoshogun) to pacify the east (Tokaido)
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Takenunakawawake no Mikoto is a legendary prince, son of Ōhiko, who was dispatched as one of Emperor Sujin's Four General Commanders (Shidoshogun) to pacify the Tokaido (eastern coastal road). He met his father at the end of the campaign, having pacified the eastern regions. This junction between the generals is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Isasumi Shrine 伊佐須美神社 | Fukushima | head |
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Who is Takenunakawawake no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Takenunakawawake no Mikoto (武渟川別命) is Legendary prince, son of Ōhiko no Mikoto; sent as one of the Four General Commanders (Shidoshogun) to pacify the east (Tokaido). This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takenunakawawake no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takenunakawawake no Mikoto, including Isasumi Shrine.
What myths involve Takenunakawawake no Mikoto?
Takenunakawawake no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Legendary prince, son of Ōhiko no Mikoto; sent as one of the Four General Commanders (Shidoshogun) to pacify the east (Tokaido).