Shiramba Kamuy

Shiramba Kamuy is the Ainu kamuy (god) of wood, grains, and other forms of vegetation.[1] He is therefore also the kamuy of many household tools, which contain wood. Shiramba Kamuy's ramat (soul) is thought to be particularly strong in oak trees.[1] As he provides timber, he is considered to be the protector and owner of all houses.[2] He is referred to as "The Upholder of the World".[1] He also shares the title of "Owner of the World" with Kamuy-huci.[2]

He is sometimes portrayed as the brother of Hash-inau-uk Kamuy, the goddess of the hunt.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Gordon, p. 6.
  2. 1 2 Gordon, p. 7.

Bibliography

Further reading

  • Ashkenazy, Michael. Handbook of Japanese Mythology. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-Clio, 2003.
  • Etter, Carl. Ainu Folklore: Traditions and Culture of the Vanishing Aborigines of Japan. Chicago: Wilcox and Follett, 1949.


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