[Japanese] "Land-kami". A term used in Western Japan, similar to jinushigami or tochigami. It refers to the enshrined spirit of a village founder or one who first cultivates the land in a particular area. The shrine itself is usually located in a corner or border of a field.
JIGAMI
Meaning of JIGAMI in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012