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In Japanese mythology, what is the symbolism of a young boy with a roll mounted on the back of a giant tent

I have a netsuke of a child in the back of a tent, holding a scroll. Are you a God? I guess its something to do with wisdom. Thanks in advance.

The Children's Day in Japan that uses a command like this: Here is a quote from the source below explaining that "Gogatsu Ningyo (5 Dolls month) are shown in houses and shop windows with images of Kintarou, usually riding a big tent, and a traditional Japanese samurai helmet, a Kabuto. Kintarou and Kabuto are symbols a strong and healthy child. Kintarou (金太郎) is the name of a childhood hero of the Heian era, famous for his strength as a child. It is said that Kintarou mounted on a bear instead of a horse, and playing with animals in the mountains when I was a young boy.

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