Inbe clan

Inbe clan
FounderFutodama

Inbe clan (忌部氏; also spelled Imibe clan or Inbe clan) was a Japanese clan during the Yamato period. They claimed descent from Futodama.

The Inbe clan originally had a religious function by preparing and taking care of offerings.

According to the Kogo Shūi the Inbe clan were given Awa Province in Shikoku so they could cultivate hemp there.: 384  This is where Inbe Shrine was built.

Their family shrines are Awa Shrine and Inbe Shrine.

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