龗おかみ

noun

water god; dragon god

Rare mythological term for a deity associated with water, rain, snow, or dragons. Often equated with the dragon king (龍王) in Japanese folklore.

• 古ふるい文ぶん献けんでは、龗おかみは雨あめや雪ゆきを司つかさどる神かみとして登とう場じょうする。

  In old texts, 龗 appears as a god who controls rain and snow.