Yagokoroomote Hime no Mikoto

八意思兼命

Wisdom, deliberation, counsel

Omohikane no Kami
思金神 八意思金神
Kojiki

About

The deity of wisdom and deliberation, originally known as Omohikane no Kami. It was Omohikane who devised the plan to lure Amaterasu out of the heavenly rock cave by staging a raucous celebration. Enshrined especially in Suwa and Chichibu regions.

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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Chichibu Shrine 秩父神社 Saitama independent

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Yagokoroomote Hime no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?

Yagokoroomote Hime no Mikoto (八意思兼命) is Wisdom, deliberation, counsel. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Yagokoroomote Hime no Mikoto?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Yagokoroomote Hime no Mikoto, including Chichibu Shrine.

What myths involve Yagokoroomote Hime no Mikoto?

Yagokoroomote Hime no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Wisdom, deliberation, counsel.