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Ninigino-Mikoto

Ninigino-Mikoto

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A legendary first ruler of Japan who is the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Ninigino-Mikoto
  • According to legend, Ninigino-Mikoto descended from heaven to rule over Japan.

Examples

  • Many Shinto rituals honor Ninigino-Mikoto as a founding ancestor.

  • Many shrines in Japan are dedicated to Ninigino-Mikoto.

  • The story of Ninigino-Mikoto plays a central role in early Japanese mythology.

  • The legacy of Ninigino-Mikoto continues to influence Japanese culture.

  • According to legend, Ninigino-Mikoto descended from heaven to rule over Japan.

  • Many Shinto rituals honor Ninigino-Mikoto as a founding ancestor.

  • The story of Ninigino-Mikoto plays a central role in early Japanese mythology.

Synonyms

Ninigi-no-Mikoto
vsNinigino-Mikoto
  • Literature
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A grandson of the sun goddess in Japanese myth who is first sent from heaven to rule Japan

is seen simply as the first ruler without stressing heavenly mission
Ninigi
vsNinigino-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 only on being the first ruler rather than on descendants

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Ninigino-Mikoto is a Japanese name that shows he is a divine ancestor: Ninigi is his name, no means 'of', and Mikoto is an old title meaning 'honored' or 'divine'. So the name tells us he is a respected, godlike founder and the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu.