Watatsumi Sanjin
綿津見三神
The three Watatsumi sea deities: Bottom (Sokotsu), Middle (Nakatsuru), and Surface (Uwatsu); associated with the Sumiyoshi three shrines
About
The three Watatsumi sea deities born from Izanagi's purification after returning from the underworld. They are the Bottom Sea (Sokotsu Watatsumi), Middle Sea (Nakatsuru Watatsumi), and Surface Sea (Uwatsu Watatsumi) divine trio, closely related to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin and worshipped at Sumiyoshi shrines.
Mythology
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shikau-mi Shrine 志賀海神社 | Fukuoka | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Watatsumi Sanjin in Japanese mythology?
Watatsumi Sanjin (綿津見三神) is The three Watatsumi sea deities: Bottom (Sokotsu), Middle (Nakatsuru), and Surface (Uwatsu); associated with the Sumiyoshi three shrines. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Watatsumi Sanjin?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Watatsumi Sanjin, including Shikau-mi Shrine.
What myths involve Watatsumi Sanjin?
Watatsumi Sanjin appears in 1 myths including The Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.