瀬織津姫 Seoritsuhime
Seoritsuhime is a mysterious and popular goddess appearing in the Grand Purification Litany. As a primary deity of purification among the Haraedo-no-okami, she governs powerful cleansing energy, washing away sins and impurities from rivers to the sea. Often associated with water and dragons, she embodies profound spiritual vitality.
Artist Commentary
Seoritsuhime is a vital figure in purification rites, yet she was completely hidden from the primary historical records. During the seventh-century compilations, her existence likely posed an inconvenient truth for those in power. Some theories suggest she was the consort of a male Amaterasu or represented the sun deity’s own "Ara-mitama" (wild soul).
In the Grand Purification Litany, she stands at the forefront of the four deities who wash away impurities. Without her, the ritual of true cleansing cannot begin. Despite being a goddess, she possesses an incredibly strong will and determination. In this work, I have positioned her sublime presence within the vast energy of the cosmos to honor the divine power that was once obscured by history.
