god of fire; fire deity
In Japanese mythology, usually refers to Kagutsuchi no Kami (軻遇突智), the Shinto god of fire whose birth caused his mother Izanami's death.
The god of fire plays an important role in Japanese mythology.
Compound of 火 (hi, 'fire') + の (no, possessive particle) + 神 (kami, 'god'). The specific mythological figure Kagutsuchi no Kami is recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.