Kotoshironushi

Kotoshironushi

Kotoshironushi

Shinto deity

Kotoshironushi (事代主神), also known as Yae Kotoshironushi no kami (八重言代主神), is a Shinto kami.

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In the Kojiki, Kotoshironushi is the son of Ōkuninushi, the earthly deity of Izumo province. When the heavenly deities sent Takemikazuchi to conquer Izumo, Ōkuninushi deferred the decision over whether to resist to his two sons. Kotoshironushi, who had been fishing at the time of Takemikizuchi's arrival, agreed to accept the rule of the heavenly gods, surrendered his spear and left Izumo.[2] His brother Takeminakata fought with Takemikazuchi and was defeated.[3]

Kotoshironushi is the principal deity of the Asuka shrine,[4] and is associated with the god Ebisu.[5] In mythology, he was an adviser to Empress Jingū during her invasion of Korea. He was also one of the eight deities charged with protecting the Imperial Court.[6] His daughter Himetataraisuzu-hime became the consort of Emperor Jimmu.[7]

Family tree

Ōyamatsumi[8][9][10] Susanoo[11][12][13]: 277 
Kamuo Ichihime[9][10][14][15]
Konohanachiru-hime[16][13]: 277 Ashinazuchi[17][18]Tenazuchi[18]Toshigami[15][14]Ukanomitama[9][10]
(Inari)[19]
Oyamakui[20]
Kushinadahime[18][21][13]: 277 
Yashimajinumi[16][13]: 277 
Kagutsuchi[22]
Kuraokami[23]
Hikawahime [ja][24][13]: 278 Fuha-no-Mojikunusunu [ja][13]: 278 
Fukabuchi-no-Mizuyarehana [ja][13]: 278 Ame-no-Tsudoechine [ja][13]: 278 Funozuno [ja][13]: 278 
Sashikuni Okami [ja][13]: 278 Omizunu[13]: 278 Futemimi [ja][13]: 278 
Sashikuni Wakahime [ja][13]: 278 Ame-no-Fuyukinu[25][26][13]: 278 Takamimusubi[27][28]
Futodama[27][28]
Nunakawahime[29] Ōkuninushi[30][13]: 278 
(Ōnamuchi)[31]		Kamotaketsunumi no Mikoto[32]
Kotoshironushi[33][34] Tamakushi-hime[32] Takeminakata[35][36] Susa Clan[37]

JAPANESE
EMPERORS
711–585 BC

Jimmu[38]
660–585 BC(1) 		Himetataraisuzu-hime[38]Kamo no Okimi[33][39]Mirahime [ja]
632–549 BC

Suizei[40][41][42]
581–549 BC(2)		 Isuzuyori-hime[39][43] Hikoyai[40][41][42] Kamuyaimimi[40][41][42]
d.577 BC		Miwa clan and Kamo clan Nunasokonakatsu-hime[44][33]
Imperial House of JapanŌ clan[45][46] and Aso clan[47]
  • Pink is female.
  • Blue is male.
  • Grey means other or unknown.
  • Clans, families, people groups are in green.

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