Mizuwakasu no Mikoto
罔象水神
Water distribution, irrigation management
水分神
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
A deity of water distribution and irrigation management, venerated at Mizuwake Jinja shrines in the mountains above agricultural plains. These shrines governed the divine allocation of mountain water to rice paddies below.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mizuwakasu Shrine 水若酢神社 | Shimane |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Mizuwakasu no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Mizuwakasu no Mikoto (罔象水神) is Water distribution, irrigation management. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Mizuwakasu no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Mizuwakasu no Mikoto, including Mizuwakasu Shrine.
What myths involve Mizuwakasu no Mikoto?
Mizuwakasu no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Water distribution, irrigation management.