Homusubi-no-mikoto

火産霊神

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Homusubi-no-mikoto is a fire deity in Japanese Shinto tradition, whose name literally means 'fire-producing.' Also known by names such as Kagutsuchi in certain mythological accounts, this kami is traditionally associated with the origin and power of fire, and is venerated at shrines where devotees seek protection from the destructive potential of flames. Homusubi-no-mikoto reflects the reverence held in Shinto practice for fire as both a vital and dangerous natural force requiring careful ritual acknowledgment.

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