2022年11月29日 · Hotei is considered one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, a set of deities who travel Japan throughout the year and come together to bless the New Year. Hotei is perhaps the most well known member of the group through his sculptures, which are spread throughout Japan. Prominent in Zen Buddhism, Hotei has been a popular folk figure.

2022年11月29日 · Japanese gods and goddesses include everyone from powerful creator gods to minor, localized kami. Particularly notable is the sun goddess Amaterasu, held to be the divine ancestor of the first emperor of Japan, a lineage that remains unbroken into the current day.

2022年11月29日 · Bishamonten (毘沙門天) is a Japanese warrior god, protector of Buddhist temples, worshipers, and their offerings. He is the only one of the Seven Lucky Gods associated with war and violence.

2022年11月29日 · Hoderi is the Japanese kami of the sea, whose magical fish hook gave him power over all the ocean’s bounty. Jealous of his younger brother Hoori, he treated him cruelly, but eventually became his brother’s servant.

2022年11月29日 · Jizo (地蔵) is a compassionate Japanese bodhisattva who vowed not to reach Nirvana until every other soul attains enlightenment. He is particularly attentive to unborn children and those who die before reaching adulthood.

2022年11月29日 · Overview. Benzaiten is the goddess of love and luck, a figure of much popularity and meaning across Japan. A manifestation of the Indian goddess Sarasvati, Benzaiten has adapted across landscapes, locations, and time periods, becoming a chief symbol of the way Japanese culture has combined elements from various religious traditions.

2022年11月29日 · Tsukuyomi (月読) is the Japanese god of the moon and estranged husband of the sun goddess Amaterasu. A proud but violent deity, his killing of Uke Mochi and consequent separation from his wife were the origins of day and night.

Simple and precise, Japanese names like Hotei carry a distinct sound—T sounds often giving them their particular bite and panache. Middle names are uncommon, however, so expect to keep it simple and to the point.

Japanese god names: Origin, structure, and meaning. Storms, winds, and waves: in Japanese mythology, the gods are tightly linked to the elements of the world as we see it around us.