TYPE: Fire God
ORIGIN: Shinto [Japan]
INFORMATION: One of a number of fire Kamis who are honored in special Hi-Matsuri festivals. The sacerd fire can only be generated by a board and stick and is regarded as a powerful purifier in Shintoism. The most celebrated temple of the fire Kamis is on Mount Atago near Kyoto; worshipers are drawn to it from all over Japan to obtain charms as protection against fire.