Ōmononushi no Kami
大物主神
Deity of the material world, agriculture, and nation-building; the 'spirit' (nigi-mitama) of Okuninushi enshrined at Omiwa Shrine
About
Alternate form of the entry for Ōmononushi. The Ōmononushi no Kami is the divine spirit (nigi-mitama) of Okuninushi that chose to inhabit Mt. Miwa in Yamato. He guided Yamato Ōkunitama's founding and warned of epidemics requiring his proper enshrinement. Enshrined at Ōmiwa Shrine (Nara), one of Japan's oldest shrines, where the sacred mountain itself serves as the divine body. See also the canonical entry for omiwa.
Mythology
Animal Messenger
White snake (白蛇)
At Omiwa Shrine, white snakes are considered the divine messengers of Omononushi.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nemuro Kotohira Shrine 根室金刀比羅神社 | Hokkaido | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ōmononushi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Ōmononushi no Kami (大物主神) is Deity of the material world, agriculture, and nation-building; the 'spirit' (nigi-mitama) of Okuninushi enshrined at Omiwa Shrine. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ōmononushi no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ōmononushi no Kami, including Nemuro Kotohira Shrine.
What myths involve Ōmononushi no Kami?
Ōmononushi no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.