Ninigi no Mikoto
Ninigi no Mikoto
Grandson of Amaterasu, who descended from heaven to rule the terrestrial realm; bearer of the three Imperial Regalia
À propos
Ninigi is the divine grandson (tenson) of Amaterasu whose descent from the High Celestial Plain to the peak of Takachiho in Hyuga marks the pivotal transition from the Age of the Gods to the Age of Men. Amaterasu entrusted him with the three Imperial Regalia—the mirror Yata no Kagami, the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi, and the jewel Yasakani no Magatama—as symbols of divine authority.
Upon arriving in the terrestrial realm, Ninigi was guided by Sarutahiko and accompanied by a retinue of heavenly deities. He married Konohanasakuya-hime, the beautiful daughter of the mountain god Oyamazumi, but rejected her sister Iwanagahime, inadvertently establishing the mortality of his descendants.
Ninigi's descent (Tenson Korin) is one of the foundational myths of Japanese sovereignty, connecting the imperial institution directly to the sun goddess through an unbroken chain of descent. His role is less that of a heroic figure than a transitional one—the vessel through which heavenly mandate was established on earth.
Mythologie
Liens familiaux
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Kirishima Shrine Kirishima Shrine | Kagoshima | |
| Nitta Shrine Nitta Shrine | Kagoshima |
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Qui est Ninigi no Mikoto dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Ninigi no Mikoto (瓊瓊杵尊) est Grandson of Amaterasu, who descended from heaven to rule the terrestrial realm; bearer of the three Imperial Regalia. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Kojiki & Nihon Shoki et est vénérée dans 2 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Ninigi no Mikoto ?
Notre base de données recense 2 sanctuaires dédiés à Ninigi no Mikoto, dont Kirishima Shrine, Nitta Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Ninigi no Mikoto ?
Ninigi no Mikoto apparaît dans 2 mythes, notamment The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin), The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). Ces récits sont tirés du Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.