Omiyanome no Okami

大宮能売大神

Palace service, entertainment, artistry

大宮能売神
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki

About

A goddess of the palace and its service arts, associated with performing arts and elegant court culture. Omiyanome no Okami is one of the deities enshrined at Fushimi Inari Taisha and is venerated by those who work in entertainment, hospitality, and the arts.

Animal Messenger

Fox (狐)

As a deity of Fushimi Inari, foxes serve as divine messengers.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Fushimi Inari Taisha 伏見稲荷大社 Kyoto Head shrine (souhonsha)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Omiyanome no Okami in Japanese mythology?

Omiyanome no Okami (大宮能売大神) is Palace service, entertainment, artistry. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Omiyanome no Okami?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Omiyanome no Okami, including Fushimi Inari Taisha.

What myths involve Omiyanome no Okami?

Omiyanome no Okami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Palace service, entertainment, artistry.