A fish with protrusions resembling whiskers around the mouth. In Japan, there is a folk belief that "catfish become agitated before an earthquake strikes." Furthermore, there exists a legend that "a giant catfish dwelling deep underground causes earthquakes by thrashing about." The kaname-ishi serves to pin down this catfish, rendering it immobile.
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