死大神 · death, afterlife

Shi-no-Ōkami

Shi-no-Ōkami represents the sacred aspect of death and serves as a protective figure for souls in transition. He holds significance within the Inari tradition concerning the afterlife and grain.

Mythology

Inari myths regard Shi-no-Ōkami as a guide for souls, merging themes of life, agriculture, and death's necessary cycle, fostering balance in the natural order.