Kasshingami

Kasshingami [韓行神; かっしんがみ, also 亥神] is the most powerful deity in the Kiren pantheon, and considered to be the grandmother of the human race. She is portrayed in ancient literary texts, such as the Book of Ōhaki and the Kanna Daiki, as the ruler of the heavenly realm Ueshino, and the mythical ancestress of the Imperial House of Kanton via her great-grandson, the first human male Inōtō. She is the goddess of the sun and all forms of light and heat, except fire. Kasshingami is also known as Ōtaimai.
Kasshingami's chief place of worship, the Grand Shinjiru Temple in Seishū Prefecture, is one of Kiren's holiest sites and a major pilgrimage centre and tourist spot. As with other deities, she is also enshrined in a number of temples throughout the country.
Literally translated, the name 'Kasshingami' means 'the god of the first light'. She is also known by a number of other monikers, such as Ōtaimai ('great divine lady of the sun'), Shihoegami ('divine illuminator of the heavens'), and Ōhimai ('great lady of the day'). Whenever she is referred to directly, or mentioned in a prayer or chant, the honourific suffix -sama is added.
Kasshingami is the creator of the two gods Ōekami and Ōukami, who were responsible for bringing the Earth into its natural manifestation. She is also the empress shinogami of the heavenly realm.
Category:Kiren
Category:Deities