Owari Okunitama no Kami

尾張大国霊神

Owari region protection, national spirit

Nihonshoki

About

The national spirit (kunitama) of the Owari region (modern Aichi Prefecture), enshrined at Owari Okunitama Shrine in Inazawa. This deity embodies the protective spiritual essence of the Owari land and its people.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Owari Okunitama Shrine 尾張大國霊神社 Aichi

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Owari Okunitama no Kami in Japanese mythology?

Owari Okunitama no Kami (尾張大国霊神) is Owari region protection, national spirit. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Owari Okunitama no Kami?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Owari Okunitama no Kami, including Owari Okunitama Shrine.

What myths involve Owari Okunitama no Kami?

Owari Okunitama no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Owari region protection, national spirit.