Nunakawahime

Nunakawahime

Nunakawahime

Japanese goddess

Nunakawahime is a Shinto goddess.[2]

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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]

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

  • Nunagawa Jinja: Located in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture.
  • Suwataisha Simosha Akimiya Koyasusha: Found in the Suwa District of Nagano Prefecture.

Family tree

Ōyamatsumi[5][6][7] Susanoo[8][9][10]: 277 
Kamuo Ichihime[6][7][11][12]
Konohanachiru-hime[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]

JAPANESE
EMPERORS
711–585 BC

Jimmu[35]
660–585 BC(1) 		Himetataraisuzu-hime[35]Kamo no Okimi[30][36]Mirahime [ja]
632–549 BC

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[41][30]
Imperial House of JapanŌ 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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