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nagisa-no-Mikoto (40). When this son was expected a new hut was built on the seashore for his birth. Ame-no-Oshi-Hito-no-Mikoto, ancestor of the Kani-Mori Family of Muraji rank, waited upon the divine son, clearing away the “kani,” i.e., crabs with a broom and laying mats around for his mothers[errata 1] comfort. From this incident originated the hereditary title of Kani-Mori (now called “Kamu-Mori,” which is a modification of the words “Kani-Mori,” i.e., one who brushes away the kani or crabs).
When the Emperor Jimmu (41) conquered the eastern provinces, (42) Hino-Omi-no-Mikoto, ancestor of the Otomo Family, commanded the Imperial forces, and rendered the most distinguished services to His Majesty, subduing all the hostile powers, and Nigihayahi-no-Mikoto, ancestor of the Mononobe Family, surrendered respectfully with his numerous soldiers, killing one (43) who obstinately resisted the Imperial army to the last. Therefore Nigihayahi-no-Mikoto was deservedly rewarded for his loyal submission to the Emperor, and Shiinetsu-Hiko, ancestor of the Oyamato Family, rendered the distinguished services to the Imperial fleet on the sea, (44) thus fulfilling the duties allotted to him on Mt. Kagu. Lastly, Yatagarasu, ancestor of the hereditary lords of Kamo-no-Agata, came flying in the form of a crow, this very fact being itself an auspicious omen, served as an encouraging guide to the Imperial army in the rugged Uda mountains (45).
After a hard fight they succeeded in vanquishing all the diabolic foes, and peace and order reigned throughout the whole Empire, and in consequence thereof Kashihara in Yamato became
