Mikeiri no Mikoto

Mikeiri no Mikoto
Genealogy
Parents
SiblingsEmperor Jimmu
SpousePrincess Unome

Mikeiri no Mikoto (Japanese: 三毛入野命, also known as Mikenu, d. 663 BC according to traditional dating) is a Japanese deity. He was the older brother of Jimmu. While playing a minor role in the Nihon Shoki, he has a prominent local tradition at Takachiho Shrine of which he is the main deity. There is an annual festival for him called Shishikake Festival.


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