Kunikakasu no Okami
国懸神
Land governance, Kii Province, divine will
About
The companion deity of Hinokuma no Okami, enshrined in the sacred mirror Hinayatsutama no Kagami at Kunikakasu Jingu in Wakayama. While Hinokuma embodies the solar principle, Kunikakasu embodies divine governance of the land, and both are counted among the most anciently revered deities of Japan.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hinokuma Kunikakasu Jingu 日前神宮・國懸神宮 | Wakayama |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Kunikakasu no Okami in Japanese mythology?
Kunikakasu no Okami (国懸神) is Land governance, Kii Province, divine will. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kunikakasu no Okami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kunikakasu no Okami, including Hinokuma Kunikakasu Jingu.
What myths involve Kunikakasu no Okami?
Kunikakasu no Okami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Land governance, Kii Province, divine will.