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The two Deities His Augustness Kamu-yamato-ihare-biko and his elder brother His Augustness Itsu-se, dwelling in the palace of Takachiho, took counsel, saying: “By dwelling in what place shall we [most] quietly carry on the government of the Empire? It were probably best to go east.” Forthwith they left Himuka on their progress to Tsukushi. So when they arrived at Usa in the land of Toyo, two of the natives, whose names were Usa-tsu-hiko and Usa-tsu-hime built a palace raised on one foot, and offered them a great august banquet. Removing thence, they dwelt for one year at the