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. This is where Inbe Shrine was built.

Their family shrines are Awa Shrine and Inbe Shrine.

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