Umashimaji-no-Mikoto
Japanese · demigod · kamiyo · Recorded classification
First-generation demigod by strict criterion: divine father (Nigihayahi), mortal mother (Tomi-ya-bime). Founder of the Mononobe (物部) priestly-military clan — Yamato's ritual specialists for soul-pacification rites and arms-bearers. Performs the first mitama-furi rite for Jimmu using the Ten Sacred Treasures inherited from Nigihayahi.
Parentage
- paternal: Nigihayahi-no-Mikoto
- maternal: Tomi-ya-bime
Domains
- priestly rite mononobe
- soul pacification rite
Powers
- Revive the dead/dying with the sacred treasures
Sources
- existence: Kojiki ch. 51 (primary); Nihon Shoki bk. 3 (primary); Sendai Kuji Hongi bk. 5 (primary)
- parentage: Sendai Kuji Hongi bk. 5 (primary)