Ujigami

An ujigami (氏神; lit. 'clan deity/divinity/spirit') is a guardian kami of a particular place in the Shinto religion of Japan. The ujigami was prayed to for a number of reasons, including protection from sickness, success in endeavors, and good harvests.

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