Translation guide
The Shinto god of fire, also known as Homusubi. Born from Izanami, his birth caused her death. He was slain by his father Izanagi, and from his blood and body many other gods were born.
Kagutsuchi (Shinto fire god)
Also known as Homusubi (ホムスビ).
Referring to the Shinto fire god Kagutsuchi
The most common name for the fire god in modern Japanese. Often written in katakana in general contexts.
Kagutsuchi is the god of fire.
Kagutsuchi's birth caused the death of his mother Izanami. In anger, Izanagi killed Kagutsuchi, and from the blood and body parts, many gods were born, including mountain gods, thunder gods, and more. This story is central to Shinto mythology.
Ateji (kanji used phonetically) for Kagutsuchi, found in classical texts like the Kojiki.
In the Kojiki, it is written as Kagutsuchi.
Another kanji representation, also ateji, used in some classical sources.
The god Kagutsuchi is the fire deity.
A shorter kanji form, less common but still encountered in some texts.
There is a shrine dedicated to the god Kagutsuchi.
Alternate name for Kagutsuchi, meaning 'fire producer'. Also written as 火産霊.
Homusubi is also a name for the fire god.