Samuhara Okami (Three Creator Gods)

Samuhara Okami refers to a talismanic inscription associated with the Sanzo no Kami, or Three Creator Gods, of Japanese mythology—Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, and Kamimusubi—who appear at the very beginning of the Kojiki as primordial deities present at the formation of heaven and earth. The character combination "Samuhara" (or "Sabahara") has historically been worn or inscribed as a protective charm, particularly among soldiers and travelers seeking safety from harm. While popular tradition links this inscription to protection and warding off misfortune, such benefits are a matter of folk belief and devotional practice rather than settled doctrine.