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created the earth with rays of sun light, thus, Koyash took part in the creation of Earth. Solar rays are also considered to be "strings" between the Sun and the spirits of plants, animals and humans.
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people, the Sun represented light, warmth, and growth. This made the sun deity very important, as the Sun was seen as the ruler of all that he created. Then he is portrayed as a warrior.
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