Sashikuniō
- Affiliation: Shinto
- Deity of:
- Family: Sashikuniwakahime (daughter)
Sashikuniō
Sashikuniō (刺国大神 – Land Marker Parent) is a Shinto Spirit mentioned in the Kojiki as the father of Sashikuniwakahime. The ‘sashi’ in his name could be a reference to a sliver of land.1
Footnotes
1. Yasumaro. O, translated by Gustav Heldt. (2014) “Kojiki. An Account of Ancient Matters”. New York: Columbia University Press.
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