Kagutsuchi is a deity from Japanese mythology, specifically associated with fire and the creation of volcanic activity. He is often depicted as a fierce and powerful figure, embodying the destructive and transformative aspects of fire. In the Shinto belief system, Kagutsuchi is considered a significant force in the natural world. Kagutsuchi is the son of the primordial deities Izanagi and Izanami. His birth is said to have caused great pain to his mother, leading to her death. This event highlights the dual nature of creation and destruction in mythology, as Kagutsuchi's existence brings both life and calamity to the world.