Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto
天火明命
Fire and light, Owari clan ancestor
Amaterumitama
天照国照彦天火明命 尾張氏の祖神
Nihonshoki
About
A heavenly deity and elder brother of Ninigi in the Nihon Shoki. Ame no Hoakari is the divine ancestor of the Owari clan (the clan that guarded Atsuta Shrine) and is associated with fire and celestial light. He descended from heaven and is considered the patron of the Owari region in Aichi.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Masumida Shrine 真清田神社 | Aichi |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto (天火明命) is Fire and light, Owari clan ancestor. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto, including Masumida Shrine.
What myths involve Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto?
Ame no Hoakari no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Fire and light, Owari clan ancestor.