Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto
Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto
Deity of Mt. Ishizuchi in Ehime Prefecture, the highest peak in western Japan; enshrined at Ishizuchi Jinja; patron of mountain worship and ascetic practice
À propos
Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto is the divine spirit of Mt. Ishizuchi (1,982 m), the highest peak in western Japan, located in Ehime Prefecture. The mountain has been a sacred site for mountain worship (sangaku shinko) and Shugendo ascetic practice since ancient times. The deity embodies the awe-inspiring power of the mountain and is venerated for protection and spiritual purification.
Ishizuchi Jinja at the mountain's summit is the main shrine, with a lower worship hall at the foot of the mountain. The annual mountain opening (yama-biraki) ceremony in July marks the season when climbing is permitted for ordinary worshippers.
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Ishizuchi Shrine Ishizuchi Shrine | Ehime | Sanctuaire principal |
| Omogo Shrine Omogo Shrine | Ehime | branch |
Questions frequentes
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Qui est Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto (石鎚毘古命) est Deity of Mt. Ishizuchi in Ehime Prefecture, the highest peak in western Japan; enshrined at Ishizuchi Jinja; patron of mountain worship and ascetic practice. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Kojiki & Nihon Shoki et est vénérée dans 2 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto ?
Notre base de données recense 2 sanctuaires dédiés à Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto, dont Ishizuchi Shrine, Omogo Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto ?
Ishizuchi Hiko no Mikoto apparaît dans les mythes du Kojiki & Nihon Shoki, connu comme Deity of Mt. Ishizuchi in Ehime Prefecture, the highest peak in western Japan; enshrined at Ishizuchi Jinja; patron of mountain worship and ascetic practice.