Kanayamahiko no Kami
金山毘古神
Mining, metalworking, smelting
Kanayama Biko
金山彦神 金山毘古大神
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
The male deity of metalworking and mines, born from the vomit of Izanami as she gave birth to the fire deity Kagutsuchi. Kanayamahiko and his sister Kanayamahime are the patron deities of miners, swordsmiths, and metalworkers throughout Japan.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayama Shrine Kawasaki 金山神社 | Kanagawa | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Kanayamahiko no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kanayamahiko no Kami (金山毘古神) is Mining, metalworking, smelting. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kanayamahiko no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kanayamahiko no Kami, including Kanayama Shrine Kawasaki.
What myths involve Kanayamahiko no Kami?
Kanayamahiko no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Mining, metalworking, smelting.