Gods and Goddesses
Asian
Shinto [Japan]
Waka-Sa-Na-Me-No-Kami

ORIGIN: Shinto [Japan]

TYPE: Agricultural goddess

INFORMATION: The deity specifically concerned with the transplanting of young rice. A daughter of Ha-Yama-To-No-Kami and O-Ge-Tsu-Hime. Generally served by Buddhist priests. See also Waka-Toshi-No-Kami and Kuku-Toshi-No-Kami.