Ninigi
[nee-nee-gee]
- the grandson of Amaterasu and first ruler of Japan.
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After many years, Ninigi divided his kingdom between two of his sons.
Old-World JapanFrank Rinder
I come to meet Ninigi that I may pay homage to him and be his guide.
Old-World JapanFrank Rinder
He therefore presented both his daughters to Ninigi, expressing the hope that the suitor's choice would fall upon Iha-naga.
Myths & Legends of JapanF. Hadland (Frederick Hadland) Davis
Ninigi took to wife the daughter of a terrestrial deity, and by her had two sons, Hosuseri and Hikohohodemi.
JapanVarious
The terrestrial deity, Sarudahiko, receiving news of the approach of Ninigi and his divine retinue, came out to greet him.
JapanVarious