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Ryujin is the dragon god of the sea in Japanese mythology, dwelling in a palace beneath the waves called Ryugu-jo and ruling over tides, storms, and marine life. He is often depicted as a shape-shifting serpentine dragon capable of taking human form, and appears in classical tales such as the story of Urashima Taro and the myth of his daughter Toyotama-hime, who wed the grandfather of Emperor Jimmu. As a deity connected to the sea's abundance, Ryujin has traditionally been petitioned by fishing communities and coastal shrines for safe voyages and bountiful catches, with associations to fortune and prosperity emerging from this maritime provision.”
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