Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto
表筒男命
Sea, navigation, upper sea currents
Uwatsutsuo
表筒男神
Kojiki
About
The youngest of the three Sumiyoshi deities. Uwatsutsunoo presides over the sea surface and upper currents. Together the three brothers constitute the Sumiyoshi sanshin, patron deities of the sea and poetry.
Family Relationships
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sumiyoshi Taisha 住吉大社 | Osaka | Head shrine (souhonsha) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto (表筒男命) is Sea, navigation, upper sea currents. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto, including Sumiyoshi Taisha.
What myths involve Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto?
Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Sea, navigation, upper sea currents.