Mizuhame no Mikoto
罔象女命
Water, wells, irrigation
Mizuhanome
弥都波能売神 罔象女神
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
The goddess of water born from Izanami's urine as she lay dying from the burns of Kagutsuchi. Mizuhame (also Mizuhanome) governs wells, springs, and irrigation water, and is enshrined at water-related sacred sites throughout Japan.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ooi Shrine 大井神社 | Shizuoka |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Mizuhame no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Mizuhame no Mikoto (罔象女命) is Water, wells, irrigation. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Mizuhame no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Mizuhame no Mikoto, including Ooi Shrine.
What myths involve Mizuhame no Mikoto?
Mizuhame no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Water, wells, irrigation.