Ōyamazumi
大山積神
Great mountain deity; god of mountains, seas, and warriors
About
Alternate form of the entry for Oyamazumi. The great mountain deity, father of Konohanasakuyahime and Iwanagahime. Enshrined at Ōyamazumi Jinja on Ōshima Island (Ehime), one of Japan's leading military shrines. See also the canonical entry for oyamazumi.
Family Relationships
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hodosan Shrine 寳登山神社 | Saitama | independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ōyamazumi in Japanese mythology?
Ōyamazumi (大山積神) is Great mountain deity; god of mountains, seas, and warriors. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ōyamazumi?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ōyamazumi, including Hodosan Shrine.
What myths involve Ōyamazumi?
Ōyamazumi appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Great mountain deity; god of mountains, seas, and warriors.