Inbe clan

Inbe clan
FounderFutodama

Inbe clan (also spelled Imibe clan or Inbe clan)[1] was a Japanese clan during the Yamato period.[2] They claimed descent from Futodama.[3]

The Inbe clan originally had a religious function by preparing and taking care of offerings.[4]

According to the Kogo Shūi the Inbe clan were given Awa Province in Shikoku so they could cultivate hemp there.[5]: 384  This is where Inbe Shrine was built.

Their family shrines are Awa Shrine[6] and Inbe Shrine.

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  5. ^ Ab, Weiner (1991-04-17). CLOTH & HUMAN EXP PB. Smithsonian Institution. p. 386. ISBN 978-0-87474-995-3.
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