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Ninigi-no-Mikoto

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Ninigi no Mikoto (瓊瓊杵尊) is in Japanese mythology the son of Ame no Oshihomimi no Mikoto, and grandson of Amaterasu, who sent him down to earth to plant rice there. He was the great-grandfather of Emperor Jimmu.

Overview

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Amaterasu sent him to bring peace to Japan by bringing the three gifts from Heaven used by the emperor. The sword, Kusanagi, the mirror, Yata no kagami, and the jewel, Yasakani no magatama. These three gifts mean to the world that the emperor is the descendant of Amaterasu herself.

The tale of Ninigi no Mikoto being sent to earth is told in the Nihon Shoki.

Family tree

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AmaterasuTakamimusubi
Ame-no-oshihomimiTakuhadachiji-himeŌyamatsumi
Ninigi-no-Mikoto
（天孫）		Konohanasakuya-himeWatatsumi
HoderiHosuseri
（海幸彦）		Hoori
（山幸彦）		Toyotama-himeUtsushihikanasaku [ja]Nurutama-no-mikoto [ja]
Hayato peopleUgayafukiaezuTamayori-himeAzumi people（Owari clan [ja]
Yamato clan)
Itsuse [ja]InahiMikeiri [ja]Jimmu
Imperial House of Japan
  • Red background is female.
  • Green background means groups
  • Bold letters are three generations of Hyuga.

Japanese Mythology & Folklore

Mythic Texts and Folktales:
Kojiki | Nihon Shoki | Otogizōshi | Yotsuya Kaidan
Urashima Tarō | Kintarō | Momotarō | Tamamo-no-Mae
Divinities:
Izanami | Izanagi | Amaterasu
Susanoo | Ama-no-Uzume | Inari
List of divinities | Kami | Seven Lucky Gods
Legendary Creatures:
Oni | Kappa | Tengu | Tanuki | Fox | Yōkai | Dragon
Mythical and Sacred Places:
Mt. Hiei | Mt. Fuji | Izumo | Ryūgū-jō | Takamagahara | Yomi




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