Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto
鵜葺草葺不合命
Father of Emperor Jimmu; born in an unfinished thatch-roofed parturition hut
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Ugayafukiaezu. Born in the thatched birth-hut before its roof was completed, he is the link between the divine and human realms, father of Emperor Jimmu. See also the canonical entry for ugayafukiaezu.
Family Relationships
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chiryu Shrine 知立神社 | Aichi |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto (鵜葺草葺不合命) is Father of Emperor Jimmu; born in an unfinished thatch-roofed parturition hut. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto, including Chiryu Shrine.
What myths involve Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto?
Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Father of Emperor Jimmu; born in an unfinished thatch-roofed parturition hut.