日照神 · other · Kyushu
Hiderigami
Hiderigami, the drought spirit, is a yokai associated with the lack of rainfall and adverse weather conditions. It is represented as a skeletal figure who wanders fields and harbors, bringing with it the absence of water and fertility. Rituals are often performed to appease Hiderigami, especially during dry seasons, in hopes of restoring balance.
Legend
Folklore details a time of unrelenting drought when Hiderigami afflicted a village. The locals held a grand festival to please the spirit, leading to sudden rains that saved the crops, reinforcing the belief in the power of spirits to affect weather.