Kagamitsukuri no Kami
鏡作神
Mirror-making, divine craft, metalworking
鏡作大神
Nihonshoki
About
The deity of mirror-making, enshrined at Kagamitsukuri Jinja in Nara Prefecture. The sacred mirror is one of the three imperial regalia, and this deity presides over the craft of creating divine bronze mirrors used in Shinto ritual.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nakayama Shrine 中山神社 | Okayama |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Kagamitsukuri no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kagamitsukuri no Kami (鏡作神) is Mirror-making, divine craft, metalworking. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kagamitsukuri no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kagamitsukuri no Kami, including Nakayama Shrine.
What myths involve Kagamitsukuri no Kami?
Kagamitsukuri no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Mirror-making, divine craft, metalworking.