Kotoshironushi

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

Kotoshironushi
Personal information
Parents
ConsortTamakushi-hime
ChildrenHimetataraisuzu-hime, Isuzuyori-hime

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.[1] His brother Takeminakata fought with Takemikazuchi and was defeated.[2]

Kotoshironushi is the principal deity of the Asuka shrine,[3] and is associated with the god Ebisu.[4] 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.[5] His daughter Himetataraisuzu-hime became the consort of Emperor Jimmu.[6]

Family tree
Susanoo[7][8] Ōyamatsumi[9]
Ashinazuchi[10]TenazuchiKonohanachiruhime[11]
Kushinadahime[12]
Yashimajinumi[11]
Kagutsuchi[13]
Kuraokami[14]
Hikawahime[15]Fuha-no-Mojikunusunu[16]
Fukabuchi-no-MizuyarehanaAme-no-TsudoechineFunozuno
Sashikuni OkamiOmizunuFutemimi
Sashikuni WakahimeAme-no-Fuyukinu[17][18]Takamimusubi
Futodama
Nunakawahime Ōkuninushi[19]
(Ōnamuchi)[20]		Kamotaketsunumi no Mikoto
Kotoshironushi[21] Tamakushi-hime Takeminakata Susa Clan[22]

JAPANESE
EMPERORS
711–585 BC

Jimmu
660–585 BC(1) 		Himetataraisuzu-hime[23]Kamo no Okimi
632–549 BC

Suizei
581–549 BC(2)		 Isuzuyori-hime Hikoyai Kamuyaimimi
d.577 BC		Miwa clan and Kamo clan Nunasokonakatsu-hime
  • Pink is female.
  • Blue is male.
  • Grey means other or unknown.
  • Clans, families, people groups are in green.

References
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  2. J. Hackin (1932). Asiatic Mythology: A Detailed Description and Explanation of the Mythologies of All the Great Nations of Asia. Asian Educational Services. p. 395. ISBN 978-81-206-0920-4.
  3. R. A. B. Ponsonby-Fane (3 June 2014). Studies In Shinto & Shrines. Routledge. pp. 499–500. ISBN 978-1-136-89294-3.
  4. Norman Havens; Nobutaka Inoue (2006). An Encyclopedia of Shinto (Shinto Jiten): Kami. Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics Kokugakuin University. p. 88. ISBN 978-4-905853-08-4.
  5. William Aston (11 December 2013). Shinto (The Way of the Gods). Adegi Graphics LLC. p. 172. ISBN 978-0-543-01408-5.
  6. Atsushi, Kadoya. "Kotoshironushi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  7. Atsushi, Kadoya (10 May 2005). "Susanoo". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  8. "Susanoo | Description & Mythology". Encyclopedia Britannica.
  9. Kaoru, Nakayama (7 May 2005). "Ōyamatsumi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
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  18. Chamberlain (1882). Section XX.—The August Ancestors of the Deity-Master-Of-The-Great Land.
  19. Atsushi, Kadoya; Tatsuya, Yumiyama (20 October 2005). "Ōkuninushi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  20. Atsushi, Kadoya (21 April 2005). "Ōnamuchi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  21. Atsushi, Kadoya (28 April 2005). "Kotoshironushi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  22. Tanigawa Ken'ichi 『日本の神々 神社と聖地 7 山陰』（新装復刊） 2000年 白水社 ISBN 978-4-560-02507-9
  23. Kazuhiko, Nishioka (26 April 2005). "Isukeyorihime". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
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