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Amenohiwashi no Mikoto

天日鷲命

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Amenohiwashi no Mikoto is a deity from Japanese mythology, mentioned in early chronicles such as the Kogo Shui, often associated with weaving and the production of textiles, particularly linked to the Awa region and the ancestral lineage of the Awa clan. Traditional accounts connect this deity to the introduction of hemp and cloth-making skills, activities that were historically tied to prosperity and material well-being in agrarian communities. Some shrines and local traditions honor Amenohiwashi no Mikoto as a patron of craftsmanship and industry, though claims about direct blessings of wealth or fortune reflect popular devotion rather than settled doctrine.

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