Hinokagutsuchi no Okami is the Shinto deity of fire, born from Izanami in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, whose birth caused Izanami's death and led to Izanagi's mourning and subsequent purification rites. As a fire kami, this deity is traditionally venerated at shrines associated with fire safety and the prevention of conflagrations, reflecting fire's dual nature as both a destructive and purifying force in Japanese religious thought. Worship of Hinokagutsuchi is often sought by those wishing to guard against fire-related disasters, though such practices reflect devotional tradition rather than guaranteed outcomes.