According to "Kojiki," Kawawake became acquainted with Obiko no Mikoto in Aizu (which was the origin of 'Aizu' as a region name) who was heading down to Etsu Province to bring about control.
『古事記』によると、高志（越）の国の平定に向かった大彦命と相津（会津）で出会ったとされ、これが会津の地名の由来という。