Mikuratana

• • Affiliation: Shinto
  • Kami of: Rice?
  • Family: Izanagi (original owner) Amaterasu (wearer)

Mikuratana

Mikuratana (Mighty Storehouse Shelf) is a kami from Shinto mythology. She is a divine necklace, given by Izanagi to his daughter Amaterasu before she ascends to rule Heaven, this is related in the kojiki.

Within the nihongi she is given a different name, that of Ukanomitama (Mighty Soul of Sustenance), this name is also used in one of the Norito Hymns (No.8).¹

Footnotess

1. Yasumaro. O, translated by Gustav Heldt. (2014) “Kojiki. An Account of Ancient Matters”. New York: Columbia University Press.

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