Wakaukanome no Mikoto
稚産霊命
Young food deity, rice seedlings, spring harvest
Waka Ukanome
若宇迦能売命 ウカノメ
Kojiki
About
A young goddess of food and rice seedlings, associated with the new growth of spring. Closely related to Ukanomitama (Inari), Wakaukanome embodies the youthful energy of germinating crops and is invoked for the successful planting season.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hirose Taisha 廣瀬大社 | Nara |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Wakaukanome no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Wakaukanome no Mikoto (稚産霊命) is Young food deity, rice seedlings, spring harvest. This deity appears in Kojiki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Wakaukanome no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Wakaukanome no Mikoto, including Hirose Taisha.
What myths involve Wakaukanome no Mikoto?
Wakaukanome no Mikoto appears in myths from Kojiki. The deity is known as Young food deity, rice seedlings, spring harvest.