Kanayamahiko no Kami
Kanayamahiko no Kami
Male god of mining, metalworking, and forges; born from Izanami's vomit as she suffered the burns of giving birth to Kagutsuchi
À propos
Kanayamahiko no Kami is the male deity of metalworking and mining, born in an unusual manner: when Izanami was dying from the burns sustained giving birth to the fire god Kagutsuchi, she vomited, and from her vomit were born Kanayamahiko (male) and Kanayamahime (female).
He is worshipped at metalworking and mining shrines across Japan. Nangū Taisha in Gifu Prefecture—the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the former Mino Province—is considered the head shrine of Kanayama faith nationwide. The deity's blessings include prosperity in mining, safe metalwork, and industry.
Mythologie
Liens familiaux
Divinités parentes
Frères et sœurs divins
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan) Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan) | Miyagi | independent |
| Kinpo Shrine Kinpo Shrine | Yamagata | independent |
| Nangu Taisha Nangu Taisha | Gifu |
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Qui est Kanayamahiko no Kami dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Kanayamahiko no Kami (金山毘古神) est Male god of mining, metalworking, and forges; born from Izanami's vomit as she suffered the burns of giving birth to Kagutsuchi. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Kojiki & Nihon Shoki et est vénérée dans 3 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Kanayamahiko no Kami ?
Notre base de données recense 3 sanctuaires dédiés à Kanayamahiko no Kami, dont Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan), Kinpo Shrine, Nangu Taisha.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Kanayamahiko no Kami ?
Kanayamahiko no Kami apparaît dans 1 mythe, notamment The Birth of the Land (Kuniumi). Ces récits sont tirés du Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.