deified snake; snake god
Refers to a snake worshipped as a deity in Japanese folk religion, often associated with water, fertility, or protection.
この地域では蛇神を祀る神社がいくつかある。
In this region, there are several shrines dedicated to snake gods.
Compound of 蛇 (へび, 'snake') and 神 (かみ, 'god, deity'), with rendaku voicing of かみ to がみ.