Hyozu no Kami
兵主神
Military command, weapons, warriors
兵主大神
Nihonshoki
About
The deity of military command and weapons, identified in some traditions with Okunitama or the imported Chinese deity of war. Hyozu no Kami is enshrined at Hyozu Jinja in Hyogo Prefecture and was patronized by warrior clans throughout the medieval period.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Itatehyozu Shrine 射楯兵主神社 | Hyogo |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Hyozu no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Hyozu no Kami (兵主神) is Military command, weapons, warriors. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Hyozu no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Hyozu no Kami, including Itatehyozu Shrine.
What myths involve Hyozu no Kami?
Hyozu no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Military command, weapons, warriors.