Kanayamahime no Kami
金山毘売神
Mining, metalworking, smelting (female aspect)
Kanayama Hime
金山姫神 金山毘売大神
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
The female counterpart of Kanayamahiko, born alongside him from Izanami's vomit. Kanayamahime presides over metalworking and the smelting of ore, and together with her brother she is invoked by craftspeople who work with metal.
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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 Kanayamahime no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kanayamahime no Kami (金山毘売神) is Mining, metalworking, smelting (female aspect). This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kanayamahime no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kanayamahime no Kami, including Kanayama Shrine Kawasaki.
What myths involve Kanayamahime no Kami?
Kanayamahime no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Mining, metalworking, smelting (female aspect).