Hinokuma Hamanari

日前浜成

Ancient figure associated with the founding tradition of the Hinokuma-Kunikakasu Shrine system in Kii (Wakayama)

Historical

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Hinokuma Hamanari and his companion Hinokuma Takenari are legendary figures associated with the founding of Hinokuma Jinja (Nitsu-hime no Miya) and the early enshrinement of the Kii region's central deity tradition in ancient Wakayama.

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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

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Asakusa Shrine 浅草神社 Tokyo independent

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Who is Hinokuma Hamanari in Japanese mythology?

Hinokuma Hamanari (日前浜成) is Ancient figure associated with the founding tradition of the Hinokuma-Kunikakasu Shrine system in Kii (Wakayama). This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Hinokuma Hamanari?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Hinokuma Hamanari, including Asakusa Shrine.

What myths involve Hinokuma Hamanari?

Hinokuma Hamanari appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Ancient figure associated with the founding tradition of the Hinokuma-Kunikakasu Shrine system in Kii (Wakayama).