天水の神 · Rainwater, purification

Ame-no-Mizuhanome

As a deity of rainwater and purification, Ame-no-Mizuhanome is crucial for agricultural rites and rituals intended to ensure the health of crops and the fertility of the earth.

Mythology

This kami originated from the interplay of light and water in the creation narratives, embodying a significant relationship with the atmospheric elements that nourish the land.