Ninigi-no-Mikoto

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

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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Amaterasu

Takamimusubi

Ame-no-oshihomimi

Takuhadachiji-hime

Ōyamatsumi

Ninigi-no-Mikoto （天孫）

Konohanasakuya-hime

Watatsumi

Hoderi

Hosuseri （海幸彦）

Hoori （山幸彦）

Toyotama-hime

Utsushihikanasaku [ja]

Nurutama-no-mikoto [ja]

Hayato people

Ugayafukiaezu

Tamayori-hime

Azumi people

（Owari clan [ja] Yamato clan)

Itsuse [ja]

Inahi

Mikeiri [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