Ookagata no Kami
大鹿形神
Regional protection, hunt
Nihonshoki
About
A regional protective deity associated with deer and the hunt. Enshrined at local shrines in areas where deer were venerated as divine messengers.
Animal Messenger
Deer (鹿)
Deer are associated with this deity as sacred animals.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ogata Shrine 大縣神社 | Aichi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ookagata no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Ookagata no Kami (大鹿形神) is Regional protection, hunt. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ookagata no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ookagata no Kami, including Ogata Shrine.
What myths involve Ookagata no Kami?
Ookagata no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Regional protection, hunt.