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Hiruko Daijin Shrine

蛭子大神

Hiruko Daijin

Wakayama

A Shinto shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Hiruko no Mikoto, also known as Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Hiruko is revered as a deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortune.

宗派
Hiruko
宗教
shinto
祭神
Hiruko no Mikoto (Ebisu)
祀られている神
Hiruko no Mikoto, Ebisu
座標
34.2918183, 135.4686775

参拝のヒント

Pray for business success and safe travels, especially if involved in fishing or maritime activities.

文化的背景

Hiruko no Mikoto is identified with Ebisu, the deity of fishermen and merchants. According to mythology, Hiruko was the first child of Izanagi and Izanami but was born without bones and set adrift at sea, later becoming a protective deity of maritime activities and prosperity.

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