Izanagi Ōkami’s purification
Kakemaku mo kashikoki Izanagi no Ōkami掛けまくも畏き伊邪那岐大神
Tsukushi no Himuka no Tachibana no Odo no Awagihara ni筑紫の日向の橘の小戸の阿波岐原に
Misogi harae tamaishi toki ni御禊祓へ給ひし時に
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Izanagi Ōkami’s purification
TranslationIzanagi Ōkami’s purification
When Izanagi Ōkami—whose name is spoken with reverence—performed misogi and harae at Awagihara by the Tachibana river-mouth in Himuka, Tsukushi,
Editorial note
The written form of Awagihara and explanations of its location vary among sources and regions.
the great kami of Haraedo who came into being at that time are respectfully addressed.
If there are calamities, transgressions, or impurities of any kind, may they be purified and cleansed.
May you hear and receive these words, I humbly declare with reverence.
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