also: さおひめ
Saohime; goddess of spring
A deity in Japanese mythology personifying spring; often referenced in classical poetry and seasonal contexts.
Saohime is known as the goddess of spring.
In waka poetry, Saohime is sung of as a figure who heralds the arrival of spring.
Standard kanji spelling for the goddess of spring.
Alternate reading; less common than さほひめ.
Named for 佐保, north of Nara, whose personified maiden 佐保姫 became associated in classical poetry with spring and the eastern quarter.