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Futsunushi-no-kami is a Shinto deity primarily enshrined at Katori Jingu in Chiba Prefecture, traditionally associated with the sword and with the pacification of the land during the mythological age, working alongside Takemikazuchi in accounts found in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Because of these martial and pacifying associations, the deity has come to be venerated by some as a guardian of victory, martial arts, and competitive endeavors, including modern sports. Devotees visit shrines dedicated to Futsunushi-no-kami seeking blessings related to strength, perseverance, and success in contests, though such benefits reflect popular devotion rather than doctrinal certainty.
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