Nunakawahime

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Nunakawahime
Major cult centre Amatsu Shrine, Kota Shrine
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Spouse Okuninushi
ChildrenKinomata (Kimata), Shitateruhime  [ ja ], Ajisukitakahikone, Kotoshironushi, [1] Takeminakata and others

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]

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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]

Nunakawahime is a character in the Kojiki, an ancient Japanese text. She is not mentioned in the Nihon Shoki. In the Kojiki, there is a story about Okuninushi. He went to Koshi No Kuni to propose to Nunakawahime. He stood outside her house and recited a poem. He wanted to marry her. Nunakawahime was hesitant at first. But the next day, she accepted with a poem. They got married. [2]

Legacy

Nunakawahime is not often mentioned in historical texts. But she is known for her love of poetry and her calm nature. She helps women in important times like childbirth. Many women look up to her for support and advice.. [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

Family tree

Ōyamatsumi [5] [6] [7] Susanoo [8] [9] [10] : 277 
Kamuōichi-hime  [ ja ] [6] [7] [11] [12]
Konohanachiruhime  [ ja ] [13] [10] : 277  Ashinazuchi [14] [15] Tenazuchi [15] Toshigami [12] [11] Ukanomitama [6] [7]
(Inari) [16]
Oyamakui [17]
Kushinadahime [15] [18] [10] : 277 
Yashimajinumi [13] [10] : 277 
Kagutsuchi [19]
Kuraokami [20]
Hikawahime  [ ja ] [21] [10] : 278  Fuha-no-Mojikunusunu  [ ja ] [10] : 278 
Fukabuchi-no-Mizuyarehana  [ ja ] [10] : 278  Ame-no-Tsudoechine  [ ja ] [10] : 278  Funozuno  [ ja ] [10] : 278 
Sashikuni Okami  [ ja ] [10] : 278  Omizunu [10] : 278  Futemimi  [ ja ] [10] : 278 
Sashikuni Wakahime  [ ja ] [10] : 278  Ame-no-Fuyukinu [22] [23] [10] : 278  Takamimusubi [24] [25]
Futodama [24] [25]
Nunakawahime [26] Ōkuninushi [27] [10] : 278 
(Ōnamuchi) [28] 		Kamotaketsunumi no Mikoto [29]
Kotoshironushi [30] [31] Tamakushi-hime [29] Takeminakata [32] [33] Susa Clan [34]
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JAPANESE
EMPERORS
711–585 BC
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Jimmu [35]
660–585 BC(1)		 Himetataraisuzu-hime [35] Kamo no Okimi [30] [36] Mirahime  [ ja ]
632–549 BC
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Suizei [37] [38] [39]
581–549 BC(2)		 Isuzuyori-hime [36] [40] Hikoyai [37] [38] [39] Kamuyaimimi [37] [38] [39]
d.577 BC		 Miwa clan and Kamo clan Nunasokonakatsu-hime  [ ja ] [41] [30]
Imperial House of Japan Ō clan [42] [43] and Aso clan [44]
  • Pink is female.
  • Blue is male.
  • Grey means other or unknown.
  • Clans, families, people groups are in green.

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