Oyamakui no Kami
大山咋神
Mountain deity; god of rice, sake brewing, and the protection of Kyoto's northeastern direction
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Oyamakui. The mountain deity of Mt. Hiei and guardian of Kyoto's northeastern quarter, worshipped at Hiyoshi Taisha (Shiga). Central to Sanno Shinto, which influenced many shrines near Buddhist mountain temples. See also the canonical entry for oyamakui.
Animal Messenger
Monkey (猿)
The monkey (ma-sa-ru, lit. 'surpassing evil') serves as divine messenger at Hiyoshi Taisha.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hiyoshi Shrine 日吉神社 | Akita | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Oyamakui no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Oyamakui no Kami (大山咋神) is Mountain deity; god of rice, sake brewing, and the protection of Kyoto's northeastern direction. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Oyamakui no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Oyamakui no Kami, including Hiyoshi Shrine.
What myths involve Oyamakui no Kami?
Oyamakui no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Mountain deity; god of rice, sake brewing, and the protection of Kyoto's northeastern direction.