大雷神 · great thunder

Ōikazuchi

Ōikazuchi is the Great Thunder Kami, one of the Eight Thunder Kami. Representing the loudest and most powerful thunder, Ōikazuchi is often invoked for protection against storms and for agricultural fertility.

Mythology

Ōikazuchi emerged from the body of Izanami as thunder resonates in nature. His role emphasizes the fluctuation between terror and bounty that thunderstorms bring.