Iwasaku and Nesaku

Iwasaku and Nesaku are two kami in Shinto. They are often worshipped in star shrines in the northern Kantō region.^[1]

Nesaku (根折神 – Root Splitter) is a kami in Japanese mythology. In many versions, he is from the blood of Kagutsuchi.^[2] He is a minor star god.^[3]

Iwasaku (石折神 – Boulder Splitter) is likewise born from the blood of Kagutsuchi.^[4]

References

1. Goto, Akira (2020-11-20). Cultural Astronomy of the Japanese Archipelago: Exploring the Japanese Skyscape. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-22113-8.
2. "Nesaku • A History of Japan - 日本歴史". A History of Japan - 日本歴史. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
3. Holiday, Frederick (2021-07-09). World Mythology Lite. Frederick Holiday. p. 158.
4. "Iwasaku • . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史". . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史. Retrieved 2023-10-08.