Isotakeru no Kami
Isotakeru no Kami
God of trees, forests, and timber; son of Susanoo who brought tree seeds from Korea to plant across Japan
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Isotakeru is a son of Susanoo who accompanied his father when Susanoo descended to the Silla region of Korea. He brought the seeds of countless trees, and though he did not plant them in Korea, he brought them back to Japan and scattered them across the islands, covering the country in forest. He is thus revered as the deity who created Japan's forested landscape.
He is enshrined at Itakiso Jinja (Wakayama), one of Wakayama Prefecture's most important shrines, and at other forest-related sites. His name is also read as 'Itsutakeru' or 'Itakeru,' and he is sometimes called Ōyabiko no Kami (Great House Father). The timber and forestry industries venerate him as their patron.
Liens familiaux
Divinités parentes
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Watatsu Shrine Watatsu Shrine | Niigata | |
| Kinomiya Shrine Kinomiya Shrine | Shizuoka | |
| Itakiso Shrine Itakiso Shrine | Wakayama |
Questions frequentes
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Qui est Isotakeru no Kami dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Isotakeru no Kami (五十猛神) est God of trees, forests, and timber; son of Susanoo who brought tree seeds from Korea to plant across Japan. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Kojiki & Nihon Shoki et est vénérée dans 3 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Isotakeru no Kami ?
Notre base de données recense 3 sanctuaires dédiés à Isotakeru no Kami, dont Watatsu Shrine, Kinomiya Shrine, Itakiso Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Isotakeru no Kami ?
Isotakeru no Kami apparaît dans les mythes du Kojiki & Nihon Shoki, connu comme God of trees, forests, and timber; son of Susanoo who brought tree seeds from Korea to plant across Japan.