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Yodohime-no-mikoto

與止日女命

Safety & ProtectionSea & Fishingcommunity protectionriver and sea safety
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Yodohime-no-mikoto is a Shinto deity venerated primarily in coastal and fishing communities, where she is associated with protection at sea and the safety of those who fish or travel by water. She is enshrined at various local shrines, particularly in Kyushu, where traditions link her to maritime lore and guardianship of harbors and shorelines. Details of her mythological origin vary by region, and she is often honored through local festivals seeking calm seas and safe voyages.

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