Kumano no Kami
Kumano no Kami
Collective divine spirit of the Kumano region; center of Kumano sanzan (three grand shrines) pilgrimage tradition
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Kumano no Kami refers to the collective or regional divine spirit of the Kumano area in the Kii Peninsula (southern Wakayama and Mie Prefectures). The Kumano pilgrimage (kumano mōde) was one of medieval Japan's most important religious journeys, drawing pilgrims from the emperor to peasants. The Kumano Sanzan (three great shrines: Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha) are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Crow (Yatagarasu) (烏（八咫烏）)
The Yatagarasu (three-legged crow) is the divine messenger of the Kumano shrines.
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| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kumano Taisha Kumano Taisha | Yamagata | branch |
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Who is Kumano no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kumano no Kami (熊野神) is Collective divine spirit of the Kumano region; center of Kumano sanzan (three grand shrines) pilgrimage tradition. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kumano no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kumano no Kami, including Kumano Taisha.
What myths involve Kumano no Kami?
Kumano no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Collective divine spirit of the Kumano region; center of Kumano sanzan (three grand shrines) pilgrimage tradition.