Kukurihime no Kami
菊理媛神
Goddess of mediation and purification; enshrined at Shirayama Hime Shrine (White Mountain)
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Kukurihime. The mysterious mediating goddess who appeared when Izanagi and Izanami argued at the border of the underworld. Principal deity of Shirayama Hime Shrine in Ishikawa. See also the canonical entry for kukurihime.
Mythology
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hakusan Shrine (Niigata) 白山神社 | Niigata | Branch shrine |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Kukurihime no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kukurihime no Kami (菊理媛神) is Goddess of mediation and purification; enshrined at Shirayama Hime Shrine (White Mountain). This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kukurihime no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kukurihime no Kami, including Hakusan Shrine (Niigata).
What myths involve Kukurihime no Kami?
Kukurihime no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Land of the Dead (Yomi-no-Kuni). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.