Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami
Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami
Wise deity of salt, sea, and navigation; guided Hoori to Watatsumi's underwater palace; advisor to Emperor Jimmu's eastern campaign
À propos
Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami (塩土老翁神, 'Old Man Salt-Soil') is a wise deity of the sea and salt who appears at key moments in Japanese mythology as a guide and advisor. In the Hoori myth, when the hunter Hoori (Mountain Luck) lost his brother's fishhook and despaired, the Salt-Soil Old Man appeared and advised him to build a small boat and sail to the underwater palace of Watatsumi. He is also credited with advising Emperor Jimmu to begin his eastern campaign from Kyushu.
He is enshrined at Shiogama Shrine (Miyagi Prefecture) and is the patron deity of salt production, fishing, and seafaring in the Tohoku region.
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Shiogama Shrine Shiogama Shrine | Miyagi | Sanctuaire principal |
| Okama Shrine Okama Shrine | Miyagi | branch |
Questions frequentes
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Qui est Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami (塩土老翁神) est Wise deity of salt, sea, and navigation; guided Hoori to Watatsumi's underwater palace; advisor to Emperor Jimmu's eastern campaign. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Kojiki & Nihon Shoki et est vénérée dans 2 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami ?
Notre base de données recense 2 sanctuaires dédiés à Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami, dont Shiogama Shrine, Okama Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami ?
Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami apparaît dans les mythes du Kojiki & Nihon Shoki, connu comme Wise deity of salt, sea, and navigation; guided Hoori to Watatsumi's underwater palace; advisor to Emperor Jimmu's eastern campaign.