Izanami no Mikoto
伊邪那美命
Female creator deity; goddess of creation, death, and the underworld
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Izanami. Izanami no Mikoto is the female creator deity who formed the Japanese archipelago together with Izanagi. She died giving birth to the fire deity Kagutsuchi and became ruler of the underworld (Yomi). See also the canonical entry for izanami.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Taga Shrine Tagajo 多賀神社 | Miyagi | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Izanami no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Izanami no Mikoto (伊邪那美命) is Female creator deity; goddess of creation, death, and the underworld. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Izanami no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Izanami no Mikoto, including Taga Shrine Tagajo.
What myths involve Izanami no Mikoto?
Izanami no Mikoto appears in 3 myths including The Birth of the Land (Kuniumi), The Land of the Dead (Yomi-no-Kuni), The Purification and Birth of the Three Noble Children (Misogi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.