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Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto

少彦名命

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Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto is a deity in Japanese mythology, appearing in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki as a small but powerful god who assisted Okuninushi in developing and stabilizing the land. He is traditionally associated with the founding of medicine, hot springs, and the arts of healing, as well as with brewing and agriculture. Shrines dedicated to him are often visited by those seeking wellness, reflecting his long-standing association with health, though such traditions are matters of belief rather than verified fact.

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