Ōhiko no Mikoto

Ōhiko no Mikoto

Legendary prince sent by Emperor Sujin to pacify the north (Hokuriku and Tosando regions); ancestor of many northern clans

Ohiko Ōhiko
大毘古命 大彦尊
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki

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Ōhiko no Mikoto is a legendary prince sent by Emperor Sujin (10th emperor) as one of the 'Four General Commanders' (Shidoshogun) to pacify the outlying regions. He was dispatched to the Hokuriku (northern Sea of Japan coast) and Tosando regions. He is considered the ancestor of many northern warrior clans. He encountered a mysterious girl singing an ominous prophetic song on the road, which he reported to the emperor—the song foretold rebellion.

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Isasumi Shrine Isasumi Shrine Fukushima head
Aekuni Shrine Aekuni Shrine Mie

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Who is Ōhiko no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?

Ōhiko no Mikoto (大彦命) is Legendary prince sent by Emperor Sujin to pacify the north (Hokuriku and Tosando regions); ancestor of many northern clans. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 2 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Ōhiko no Mikoto?

There are 2 shrines in our database dedicated to Ōhiko no Mikoto, including Isasumi Shrine, Aekuni Shrine.

What myths involve Ōhiko no Mikoto?

Ōhiko no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Legendary prince sent by Emperor Sujin to pacify the north (Hokuriku and Tosando regions); ancestor of many northern clans.