noun
deified volcano; deified volcanic eruption
Refers to a volcano or its eruption that is worshipped as a deity, often in the context of Shinto beliefs. The term is rare and primarily used in historical or religious discussions about specific sacred volcanoes like Mount Fuji.
富士山の御神火は古くから信仰の対象だった。
The deified fire of Mount Fuji has been an object of worship since ancient times.
火山 is the standard word for 'volcano' without any religious connotation, while 御神火 specifically refers to a volcano or its eruption as a deified entity.
Compound of 御 (honorific prefix) + 神 (god, deity) + 火 (fire). The term likely originated from the worship of volcanic activity as a manifestation of divine power.