Kotoshironushi

Kotoshironushi is a Shinto kami appearing in Japanese mythology, most notably in the Kojiki. He is a son of Ōkuninushi, the great earthly deity of Izumo, and is regarded as a deity of oracles, pronouncements, and good fortune.

His most famous mythological episode occurs during the transfer of rule from the earthly gods to the heavenly deities. When Takemikazuchi arrived at Izumo to demand submission, Kotoshironushi — who had been out fishing — counseled acceptance of heavenly authority, surrendered his spear, and peacefully departed. His brother Takeminakata chose to resist and was ultimately defeated.

Kotoshironushi is the principal deity enshrined at the Asuka Shrine and is closely identified with Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He also served as a divine adviser to Empress Jingū and was among the eight guardian deities of the Imperial Court. His daughter Himetataraisuzu-hime became the consort of the legendary first emperor, Jimmu.