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the God of sea and storms

In the myth event of Awano-Iwato (天岩戸

but Hyottoko wins her back through his dancing

Noh performances are very stylized representations of traditional and well-known stories

Before Buddhism came to Japan

Omoikane Mask by Tanabe Seisuke size60 the God of sea andTraditional Japanese Omoikane Mask by Tanabe Seisuke Description Omoikane ( or ) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence. His name means "serving one's thoughts." He was ofetn called upon by other dietri (gods) to help make decisons. In one myth, Amaterasu (sun goddess) hid in a cave and Omoikane was tasked to find a way to get her out. He is said to be the child of Takamimusubi, but according to some depictions, it is the god of Tokoyo (the