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Yoshitsugu

Yoshitsugu is a river kami connected to heroism and often associated with flooding waters. People pray to him to avoid calamities brought by heavy rains and to seek his favor for safe river crossings.

Legend

According to legend, Yoshitsugu calmed a raging flood, allowing villagers to cross safely. They built shrines alongside rivers as a testament to his protective nature.