Sasamuta Hime no Kami
笹牟田姫神
Bamboo grove, local female deity
Nihonshoki
About
A local female deity associated with bamboo groves and regional protection. Enshrined at mountain shrines in southern Kyushu.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sasamuta Shrine 西寒多神社 | Oita |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Sasamuta Hime no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Sasamuta Hime no Kami (笹牟田姫神) is Bamboo grove, local female deity. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Sasamuta Hime no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Sasamuta Hime no Kami, including Sasamuta Shrine.
What myths involve Sasamuta Hime no Kami?
Sasamuta Hime no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Bamboo grove, local female deity.