Nesaku

Iwasaku and Nesaku

Iwasaku and Nesaku

Japanese mythology.

Iwasaku and Nesaku are two kami in Shinto. They are often worshipped in star shrines in northern Kanto.[1]

Nesaku (根折神 – Root Splitter) is a kami in Japanese mythology. In many versions, he is from the blood of Kagutsuchi.[2] He is a minor star god.[3]

Iwasaku (石折神 – Boulder Splitter) is likewise born from the blood of Kagutsuchi.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Goto, Akira (2020-11-20). Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-22113-8.
  2. [2]
    "Nesaku • A History of Japan - 日本歴史". A History of Japan - 日本歴史. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  3. [3]
    Holiday, Frederick (2021-07-09). World Mythology Lite. Frederick Holiday. p. 158.
  4. [4]
    "Iwasaku • . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史". . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
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