Daikoku (aka Daikokuten) is one of Japan’s most popular deities. He’s a jolly fellow with a sack of treasure and a mallet. As such, he’s probably the most well-known of the Seven Lucky Gods (shichifukujin). Although he’s … Read the rest
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Kompira (or Konpira) is one of the more popular kami in Japan, associated with the sea and with its main shrine of Kotohira-gu in Shikoku (known popularly as Konpira-san). The deity is said to be derived from Kumbhira, a … Read the rest
Hinduism and Shinto seem to share a lot in common. They’re pre-Buddhist, animist and polytheist. The sun enjoys a special place in their pantheon. Their spirit-gods have animal familiars, and they need to be honoured and entertained. The religions are … Read the rest