Nunakawahime
| Nunakawahime | |
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| Major cult centre | Amatsu Shrine, Kota Shrine |
| Personal information | |
| Spouse | Okuninushi |
| Children | Kinomata (Kimata), Shitateruhime, Ajisukitakahikone, Kotoshironushi[1], Takeminakata and others |
ja:沼河比売 Nunakawahime is a Shinto goddess[2].
She is worshipped in Shinto, known particularly for her association with 'sound' and 'ringing'. She helps people sing.[2]
She is the mother of Takeminakata.[3] and Kotoshironushi.[4]
Nunakawahime is especially sought after by expectant mothers, as she is believed to grant easy childbirth and blessings of children.[2]
In Mythology Nunakawahime holds significance in the ancient Japanese text, the Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters). However, she is notably absent from the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan). Within the Kojiki, there is a narrative where Okuninushi travels to Koshi No Kuni with the intention of proposing to Nunakawahime. Okuninushi stood outside her house and recited a poem expressing his wish to marry her. Although initially hesitant, Nunakawahime eventually responded the following day with a poem of acceptance. They then married.[2]
Legacy[edit]
Despite limited detailed accounts of Nunakawahime in historical texts, she is cherished for her profound love for poetry and her tranquil nature. She offers assistance to women, particularly during pivotal moments in their lives such as childbirth. Many women revere her as a reliable source of support and guidance.[2]
For those involved in professions or hobbies related to poetry or song, it is customary to honor Nunakawahime, as it is believed that doing so brings joy to the goddess.[2]
Associated Shrines[edit]
- Nunagawa Jinja: Located in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture.
- Suwataisha Simosha Akimiya Koyasusha: Found in the Suwa District of Nagano Prefecture.
Family tree[edit]
- Pink is female.
- Blue is male.
- Grey means other or unknown.
- Clans, families, people groups are in green.
References[edit]
- ↑ Atsushi, Kadoya (28 April 2005). "Kotoshironushi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "『Nunakawahime』". Do you know who the Japanese Deities are? (in 日本語). Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ↑ "Kojiki. Book Three", Kojiki, Princeton University Press, pp. 299–394, 1969-12-31, retrieved 2023-09-28
- ↑ Atsushi, Kadoya (28 April 2005). "Kotoshironushi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ Atsushi, Kadoya (10 May 2005). "Susanoo". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ "Susanoo | Description & Mythology". Encyclopedia Britannica.
- ↑ Kaoru, Nakayama (7 May 2005). "Ōyamatsumi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ Fr?d?ric, L.; Louis-Frédéric; Roth, K. (2005). Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press reference library. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5. Retrieved 2020-11-21. Search this book on
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Yashimajinumi". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp.
- ↑ "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Kushinadahime". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp.
- ↑ "Kagutsuchi". World History Encyclopedia.
- ↑ Ashkenazi, M. (2003). Handbook of Japanese Mythology. Handbooks of world mythology. ABC-CLIO. p. 213. ISBN 978-1-57607-467-1. Retrieved 2020-11-21. Search this book on
- ↑ Chamberlain, B.H. (2012). Kojiki: Records of Ancient Matters. Tuttle Classics. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0511-9. Retrieved 2020-11-21. Search this book on
- ↑ Herbert, J. (2010). Shinto: At the Fountainhead of Japan. Routledge Library Editions: Japan. Taylor & Francis. p. 402. ISBN 978-1-136-90376-2. Retrieved 2020-11-21. Search this book on
- ↑ Philippi, Donald L. (2015). Kojiki. Princeton University Press. p. 92.
- ↑ Chamberlain (1882). Section XX.—The August Ancestors of the Deity-Master-Of-The-Great Land.
- ↑ Atsushi, Kadoya; Tatsuya, Yumiyama (20 October 2005). "Ōkuninushi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ Atsushi, Kadoya (21 April 2005). "Ōnamuchi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ Atsushi, Kadoya (28 April 2005). "Kotoshironushi". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Kazuhiko, Nishioka (26 April 2005). "Isukeyorihime". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
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