Ame no Oshihomimi

Heavenly deity; son of Amaterasu, designated to descend to earth but deferred to his son Ninigi

Amenooshihomimi Masahitsu Amenooshihomimi

正哉吾勝勝速日天忍穂耳尊

Kojiki & Nihon Shoki

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Alternate romanization form of the entry for Amenooshihomimi. The eldest son of Amaterasu who was originally designated to descend and rule the earthly realm, but returned to heaven citing the turbulence below. His son Ninigi was sent instead, establishing the divine lineage of the Imperial house. See also the canonical entry for amenooshihomimi.

ตำนาน

The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin)

Kojiki & Nihon Shoki

Family Relationships

Parents

Amaterasu Omikami (Amaterasu Omikami) Susanoo no Mikoto (Susanoo no Mikoto)

Children

Ninigi no Mikoto (Ninigi no Mikoto)

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Shrine	Prefecture	Network Role
Katsuta Shrine Katsuta Shrine	Tottori

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Who is Ame no Oshihomimi in Japanese mythology?

Ame no Oshihomimi (天忍穂耳命) is Heavenly deity; son of Amaterasu, designated to descend to earth but deferred to his son Ninigi. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Ame no Oshihomimi?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ame no Oshihomimi, including Katsuta Shrine.

What myths involve Ame no Oshihomimi?

Ame no Oshihomimi appears in 1 myths including The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.