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Ebisu Okami, identified with Hiruko, the first child of the creator deities Izanagi and Izanami in Japanese mythology, is one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) and is traditionally venerated as a patron of fishermen, merchants, and tradespeople. Often depicted holding a fishing rod and a large sea bream, Ebisu is associated with maritime livelihoods and, by extension, commerce and prosperity in Japanese folk religion. Shrines dedicated to Ebisu remain sites of devotion for those seeking success in trade and business, reflecting a long-standing cultural tradition rather than a doctrinally fixed claim of guaranteed benefit.
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