JIGAMI


Meaning of JIGAMI in English

[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.

Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии.