Wakumusubi

Wakumusubi (和久産巣日神) is a kami of agriculture. In many versions, he was born from the urine of Izanami when she died.[1] Another version of the Nihon Shoki states he was a child of Kagutsuchi and Haniyasu-hime.[2]

He is enshrined at Aiki Jinja.[3]

Wakumusubi
Agriculture
Genealogy
ParentsIzanami
SiblingsMizuhanome
ChildrenToyouke

He is the brother of Mizuhanome. He is also the father of Toyouke-Ōmikami.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wakumusubi • A History of Japan - 日本歴史". A History of Japan - 日本歴史. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  2. ^ "Encyclopedia of Shinto詳細". 國學院大學デジタルミュージアム (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  3. ^ Cali, Joseph; Dougill, John (2012-11-30). Shinto Shrines: A Guide to the Sacred Sites of Japan's Ancient Religion. University of Hawaii Press. p. 173. ISBN 978-0-8248-3775-4.
  4. ^ "Encyclopedia of Shinto - Home : Kami in Classic Texts : Toyoukehime". eos.kokugakuin.ac.jp. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
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