Pantheon: Japanese
Associations: Foxes, Fertility, Rice, Tea and Sake
*Based on who controlled the government, what religious source was dominant at the time, or the time period itself, Inari was depicted as a young girl with a fox, an old man carrying a rice basket or a collective of three or five kami.
Key Points
- Valued Kami due to Inari's association with rice and foxes.
Brief Bio
Inari Ōkami is a significant deity in Japanese mythology, revered as the god of agriculture, prosperity, and worldly success, particularly associated with rice cultivation. Often depicted as male, female, or a combination of several kami (gods), Inari is also closely linked with foxes (kitsune), who serve as messengers and guardians. Worship of Inari dates back centuries, with numerous shrines across Japan dedicated to this multifaceted deity.
Inari Ōkami 稲荷大神)
