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Sukunahikona no Kami

少彦名神

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Sukunahikona no Kami is a deity in Japanese mythology recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, described as a small, clever kami who traveled to the land of Izumo aboard a boat made from a plant pod. Alongside Okuninushi, he is credited with helping to develop and pacify the land, and traditions associate him with the origins of medicine, hot springs, and healing arts. He is venerated at shrines connected to health and brewing, reflecting his long-standing association with cures and craftsmanship in Japanese folk belief.

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