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Ame-no-Fuyukinu

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Ame-no-Fuyukinu (Japanese: 天之冬衣神) is a figure of Japanese legend said to be a fifth generation descendent of Susanoo, married to Sashikuniwaka-hime, and father of Ōkuninushi.[1] Legend has it that Susanoo ordered him to deliver a sword to Takamagahara and that he founded Hinomisaki Shrine, while the Ono clan claim descent from him.[1]

Major cult centreHinomisaki Shrine
ConsortSashikuniwaka-hime [ja]
ChildrenŌkuninushi
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Ame-no-Fuyukinu
Major cult centreHinomisaki Shrine
Genealogy
ConsortSashikuniwaka-hime [ja]
ChildrenŌkuninushi
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