Hakuto Shrine myths and legends

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Okuninushi Advising the White Hare to Bathe in Fresh Water and Pollen to Heal

⛩️ Japanese MythologyHakuto Shrine, Tottori, JapanŌkuninushi • White Hare of Inaba • Eighty Gods (Yasogami)

During a journey to win the hand of Princess Yakami, the compassionate deity Ōkuninushi encountered the White Hare of Inaba, who had been flayed by sea beasts and further tormented by Ōkuninushi's cruel brothers. Ōkuninushi kindly advised the suffering hare to wash in a freshwater river and roll in the healing pollen of cattails. Once restored, the grateful hare prophesied that Ōkuninushi...