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Ninigi-no-Mikoto

Ninigi-no-Mikoto

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A grandson of the sun goddess in Japanese myth who is first sent from heaven to rule Japan
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Ninigi-no-Mikoto
  • According to legend, Ninigi-no-Mikoto descended from heaven to rule over Japan.

Examples

  • Shinto mythology credits Ninigi-no-Mikoto as the ancestor of Japan's imperial family.

  • Many shrines in Japan are dedicated to Ninigi-no-Mikoto and his divine lineage.

  • According to legend, Ninigi-no-Mikoto descended from the heavens to earth.

  • Ninigi-no-Mikoto is often associated with agriculture and rice cultivation.

  • In Japanese mythology, Ninigi-no-Mikoto is considered the first ruler sent from heaven to govern Japan.

  • According to Shinto beliefs, Ninigi-no-Mikoto is the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu.

  • Many festivals in Japan celebrate the legacy of Ninigi-no-Mikoto and his connection to the divine.

Synonyms

Ninigino-Mikoto
vsNinigi-no-Mikoto
  • Literature
9.9

A legendary first ruler of Japan who is the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu

stresses being sent from heaven to govern Japan rather than mere regard
Ninigi
vsNinigi-no-Mikoto
  • Literature
9.9

The grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu who comes down from heaven to rule Japan and is ancestor of emperors

focuses on heavenly sending to rule not on imperial ancestry

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ninigi-no-Mikoto is a Japanese myth name: Ninigi is the personal name, no means 'of', and Mikoto is an old honor title for a 'respected god' or 'august one'. So the name itself tells the story—that he is a noble deity sent from heaven to rule Japan.