Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto
Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto
One of the three Munakata goddesses; syncretic with Benzaiten, goddess of music, beauty, and eloquence
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Alternate honorific form of the entry for Ichikishimahime. Enshrined at Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima, Hiroshima). In the medieval period she was identified with the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten, making her one of Japan's most syncretic deities. See also the canonical entry for ichikishimahime.
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Snake (white snake) (蛇（白蛇）)
Via the Benzaiten syncretism, the white snake is associated with Ichikishimahime.
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| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zenpoji Shrine Zenpoji Shrine | Aomori | head |
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Who is Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto (市杵島姫命) is One of the three Munakata goddesses; syncretic with Benzaiten, goddess of music, beauty, and eloquence. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto, including Zenpoji Shrine.
What myths involve Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto?
Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as One of the three Munakata goddesses; syncretic with Benzaiten, goddess of music, beauty, and eloquence.