吹き玉神 · waterfall kami
Fukidama
Fukidama, known as the spirit of a prominent waterfall in a remote mountain village, is believed to purify souls and bless visitors with good fortune. Folktales describe various rituals performed at the waterfall to aid in healing and abundance, emphasizing the cultural importance of water to agriculture and spirituality.
Mythology
The myth recounts how Fukidama formed from the tears of a grieving goddess who lost her child, transforming sorrow into the flowing waters of the waterfall.