Kanayago Kami

Kanayago Kami

Iron-smelting, tatara furnace, blacksmithing

Kanayago
金屋子大神
Nihonshoki

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The patron deity of the tatara iron-smelting industry of the Chugoku region (Shimane/Tottori). Kanayago is depicted as a female deity who descended from heaven on a branch of a white oak tree and taught humans the secrets of iron smelting. Taboos around women and cats are observed at Kanayago shrines.

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Kanayago Shrine Kanayago Shrine Shimane head

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Who is Kanayago Kami in Japanese mythology?

Kanayago Kami (金屋子神) is Iron-smelting, tatara furnace, blacksmithing. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Kanayago Kami?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kanayago Kami, including Kanayago Shrine.

What myths involve Kanayago Kami?

Kanayago Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Iron-smelting, tatara furnace, blacksmithing.