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Sengen-Sama/Konohanasakuya-hime

Konohanasakuya-hime is the goddess of Mount Fuji and flowers, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of life. She represents the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Devotees seek her blessings for good fortune in crops and safe childbirth, emphasizing her nurturing qualities linked to nature's cycles.

Mythology

According to the Nihon Shoki, she is born from the divine lineage of the mountain deities and marries the fire god, Kagutsuchi. Upon learning that he would bring destruction, she sets a test of faithfulness, making her a central figure in the themes of love, loyalty, and the fragility of life.