The fishing god, Ebisu
Kotoshironushi 事代主命
Also known as: Kotoshironushi-no-Kami, Ebisu
The myth
Kotoshironushi is a son of Ōkuninushi. When the gods of heaven asked for the land, he was out fishing at Cape Miho. Asked for his answer, he agreed to the handover.
His image as a cheerful fisherman led to his identification with Ebisu, the Lucky God holding a fishing rod and a sea bream.
What people pray to Kotoshironushi for
- Wealth and prosperity
- Work and career
- Family harmony
Why: Identified with Ebisu, he is prayed to for business prosperity and good fortune.
Where to meet Kotoshironushi
The element shown is the one used by Kamimap's fun guardian-kami quiz, based on traditional five-element associations. It is not a religious teaching.