Kanayamahime no Kami
金山毘売神
Female goddess of metalworking and mining; born alongside Kanayamahiko from Izanami's vomit
About
Kanayamahime no Kami is the female counterpart to Kanayamahiko, both born from Izanami's vomit during her death agonies. She shares the domain of metalworking, forge safety, and mining. Often worshipped alongside Kanayamahiko at the same shrines.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan) 黄金山神社 | Miyagi | independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Kanayamahime no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kanayamahime no Kami (金山毘売神) is Female goddess of metalworking and mining; born alongside Kanayamahiko from Izanami's vomit. 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 Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan).
What myths involve Kanayamahime no Kami?
Kanayamahime no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Birth of the Land (Kuniumi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.