Konohanasakuya-hime

Konohanasakuya-hime

Konohanasakuya-hime (木花之開耶姫 konohananosakuyahime), in Japanese mythology, is the blossom-princess and symbol of delicate earthly life. She is the daughter of the mountain god Ohoyamatsumi. She is often considered an avatar of Japanese life, especially since her symbol is the sakura (cherry blossom). Kono-hana is also the goddess of Mount Fuji and all volcanoes.

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