Haniyamahime no Kami
埴山姫神
Goddess of clay and earth; born from Izanami's feces as she died; deity of pottery and agriculture
About
Haniyamahime no Kami is the goddess of clay and earth, born from the excrement of Izanami as she lay dying from the fire deity's birth burns. The Kojiki mentions her in passing as one of the deities generated from Izanami's dying body, alongside Mitsuhanome (water deity). She is worshipped as the deity of agricultural soil and pottery clay, venerated by potters and farmers.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Haruna Shrine 榛名神社 | Gunma | independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Haniyamahime no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Haniyamahime no Kami (埴山姫神) is Goddess of clay and earth; born from Izanami's feces as she died; deity of pottery and agriculture. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Haniyamahime no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Haniyamahime no Kami, including Haruna Shrine.
What myths involve Haniyamahime no Kami?
Haniyamahime no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Birth of the Land (Kuniumi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.