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Oagata no Okami

大縣大神

Fertility & Childbirthwomen's fertility rites
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Oagata no Okami is a kami traditionally enshrined at Oagata Shrine in Aichi Prefecture, part of a pairing with the male deity Tagata no Okami worshipped at a nearby shrine. This deity is associated with fertility, safe childbirth, and the cycles of agricultural and human reproduction, reflecting ancient Japanese folk beliefs tied to the land and seasonal renewal. Local festivals, such as the Himeno-miya Matsuri, continue to honor this figure through rituals that draw on these fertility associations.

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