Ōmononushi no Kami
Ōmononushi no Kami
Deity of the material world, agriculture, and nation-building; the 'spirit' (nigi-mitama) of Okuninushi enshrined at Omiwa Shrine
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Alternate form of the entry for Ōmononushi. The Ōmononushi no Kami is the divine spirit (nigi-mitama) of Okuninushi that chose to inhabit Mt. Miwa in Yamato. He guided Yamato Ōkunitama's founding and warned of epidemics requiring his proper enshrinement. Enshrined at Ōmiwa Shrine (Nara), one of Japan's oldest shrines, where the sacred mountain itself serves as the divine body. See also the canonical entry for omiwa.
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White snake (白蛇)
At Omiwa Shrine, white snakes are considered the divine messengers of Omononushi.
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| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nemuro Kotohira Shrine Nemuro Kotohira Shrine | Hokkaido | branch |
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Who is Ōmononushi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Ōmononushi no Kami (大物主神) is Deity of the material world, agriculture, and nation-building; the 'spirit' (nigi-mitama) of Okuninushi enshrined at Omiwa Shrine. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ōmononushi no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ōmononushi no Kami, including Nemuro Kotohira Shrine.
What myths involve Ōmononushi no Kami?
Ōmononushi no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.