Iwasaku and Nesaku

Iwasaku and Nesaku are two kami in Shinto. They are often worshipped in star shrines in the northern Kantō region.

Nesaku (根折神 – Root Splitter) is a kami in Japanese mythology. In many versions, he is from the blood of Kagutsuchi. He is a minor star god.

Iwasaku (石折神 – Boulder Splitter) is likewise born from the blood of Kagutsuchi.

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