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 | | These two and five pairs combined are called Kamiyonanayo (Seven generations of Kami). |
 | | While standing on the bridge, Amenoukihashi (floating bridge of heaven) between heaven and earth, the god Izanagi and the goddess Izanami, churned the sea with the spear decorated with jewels given from Amatsukami, Amenonuhoko (heavenly spear) and from the salt dripping from the spear, Onogoro (selforming) island formed itself. |
 | | Even though there should be nothing on the island, they mated in the Yahirodono (the room of eight footsteps?) around the pole Amenomihashira and bore many islands and deities. |
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