Kotoshironushi (事代主神), also known as Yae Kotoshironushi no kami (八重言代主神), is a
Shintokami.
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]
^Frédéric, L.; Louis-Frédéric; Roth, K. (2005).
Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press reference library. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.
ISBN978-0-674-01753-5. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
Kotoshironushi (事代主神), also known as Yae Kotoshironushi no kami (八重言代主神), is a
Shintokami.
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]
^Frédéric, L.; Louis-Frédéric; Roth, K. (2005).
Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press reference library. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.
ISBN978-0-674-01753-5. Retrieved 2020-11-21.