Takemikazuchi no Kami
武甕槌神
God of thunder, lightning, and the sword; deity of martial arts and swordsmanship
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Takemikazuchi. Born from the blood of the slain fire god Kagutsuchi, Takemikazuchi no Kami is the supreme thunder-sword deity. He descended to Izumo to demand Okuninushi's peaceful transfer of the land, then settled at Kashima Shrine in Ibaraki. See also the canonical entry for takemikazuchi.
Mythology
Animal Messenger
Deer (鹿)
The white deer is the sacred messenger of Kashima Shrine.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shirakawa Kashima Shrine 白河鹿嶋神社 | Fukushima | branch |
| Hitachi Shrine Hitachinokuni 静神社 | Ibaraki | head |
| Kawasaki Daishi Shrine 稲毛神社 | Kanagawa | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Takemikazuchi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Takemikazuchi no Kami (武甕槌神) is God of thunder, lightning, and the sword; deity of martial arts and swordsmanship. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takemikazuchi no Kami?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Takemikazuchi no Kami, including Shirakawa Kashima Shrine, Hitachi Shrine Hitachinokuni, Kawasaki Daishi Shrine.
What myths involve Takemikazuchi no Kami?
Takemikazuchi no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.