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
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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.
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| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan) Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan) | Miyagi | independent |
| Kinpo Shrine Kinpo Shrine | Yamagata | independent |
| Nangu Taisha Nangu Taisha | Gifu |
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Who is Kanayamahiko no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kanayamahiko no Kami (金山毘古神) is Male god of mining, metalworking, and forges; born from Izanami's vomit as she suffered the burns of giving birth to Kagutsuchi. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kanayamahiko no Kami?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Kanayamahiko no Kami, including Koganeyama Shrine (Kinkasan), Kinpo Shrine, Nangu Taisha.
What myths involve Kanayamahiko no Kami?
Kanayamahiko no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Birth of the Land (Kuniumi). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.