Hinokuma no Okami
日前神
Sun, Kii Province, ancient imperial mirror
日前大神
Nihonshoki
About
The deity of Hinokuma Jingu in Wakayama, one of the oldest sun shrines in Japan. Hinokuma no Okami is enshrined in the sacred mirror Hinagatsutama no Kagami, a sun deity of the Kii region predating the Ise traditions. Co-enshrined with Kunikakasu no Okami at the same site.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hinokuma Kunikakasu Jingu 日前神宮・國懸神宮 | Wakayama |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Hinokuma no Okami in Japanese mythology?
Hinokuma no Okami (日前神) is Sun, Kii Province, ancient imperial mirror. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Hinokuma no Okami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Hinokuma no Okami, including Hinokuma Kunikakasu Jingu.
What myths involve Hinokuma no Okami?
Hinokuma no Okami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Sun, Kii Province, ancient imperial mirror.