In 199 A.D., when visiting Chikushi (present-day Fukuoka, Kyushu) together with Empress Jingu in order to conquer the Kumaso (a rebellious group living in Kyushu), Emperor Chuai received an oracle from the empress, who was possessed by Sumiyoshi Okami (three great gods of Sumiyoshi).
8年（199年）熊襲討伐のため神功皇后とともに筑紫に赴いた仲哀天皇は、憑依した神功皇后から住吉大神のお告げを受けた。