Takuhadachijihime
Japanese deity (kami) of textiles
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Takuhadachijihime (栲幡千千姫命) is a deity (kami) in Japanese mythology said to be the goddess of textiles.[1] According to the Kojiki, she is the daughter of Takamimusubi and was married to Oshihomimi, Amaterasu's eldest son, and also gave birth to Ninigi.[1] Her exact genealogy varies in the different source texts but the themes of weaving and cloth remain constant.[2]
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| Consort | Oshihomimi |
| Children | Ninigi |
In the Kojiki, she is also referred to by the name Yorozuhatahime (万幡豊秋津師比売命).[2]
She is enshrined at Shiozawa Shrine in Fukushima Prefecture, Tsubaki Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture, and Izuenashi Shrine in Osaka Prefecture.[1]
