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Tejikarao-no-kami (Ame-no-Tajikarao) is a deity in Japanese mythology renowned for immense physical strength, most famously credited in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki with pulling open the boulder sealing Amaterasu's cave and hurling it away, an act that restored light to the world. Because of this feat, the deity is traditionally venerated as a guardian of strength and physical prowess, and shrines dedicated to Tejikarao-no-kami are often visited by those seeking blessings related to athletic endeavor and contests of skill. This association with victory and sports reflects longstanding folk tradition rather than a claim of guaranteed outcome.”}}
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