Kukunochi
plant_spirit forest Japanese single tradition · 1
Kukunochi is the spirit of trees in Japanese mythology, born to the creator deities Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto. This deity was created after the birth of the gods of mountains, rivers, and seas, as part of the divine generation of natural elements.
When
- First attested
- 700 CE
- Attested period
- 700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Documented in Volume 1 of the Nihon Shoki, compiled in 720 CE.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Kaya-no-hime
- co occurs with
- Ōhirume-no-Muchi, Hiruko, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto
- child of
- Izanagi-no-mikoto, Izanami-no-mikoto
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Izanagi and Izanami gave birth to the spirit of trees, Kukunochi, and the spirit of grass, Kaya-no-hime”
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