Homusubi no Kami
火産霊神
God of fire; born of Izanami and caused her death; slain by Izanagi; from his blood and body sprang many new deities
About
Homusubi no Kami is an alternate name for Kagutsuchi, the fire deity whose birth scorched and killed Izanami. Homusubi (fire-producing) is one of several names for the same deity in the Nihon Shoki tradition. See also the canonical entry for kagutsuchi.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Haishiwa Shrine 配志和神社 | Iwate | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Homusubi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Homusubi no Kami (火産霊神) is God of fire; born of Izanami and caused her death; slain by Izanagi; from his blood and body sprang many new deities. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Homusubi no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Homusubi no Kami, including Haishiwa Shrine.
What myths involve Homusubi no Kami?
Homusubi no Kami appears in 2 myths including The Birth of the Land (Kuniumi), The Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.