Seven Gods of Luck (In Japanese mythology

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• Fukurokuju — ▪ Japanese mythology also called  Fukurokujin   (from Japanese fuku, “happiness”; roku, “wealth”; and ju, “longevity”), in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi fuku jin (Seven Gods of Luck). He represents longevity and wisdom. Like Jurōjin,… …   Universalium

• Ebisu — ▪ Japanese mythology  in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi fuku jin (“Seven Gods of Luck”), the patron of fishermen and tradesmen. He is depicted as a fat, bearded, smiling fisherman often carrying a rod in one hand and a tai (sea bream i.e …   Universalium

• Jurōjin — ▪ Japanese mythology       in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi fuku jin (“Seven Gods of Luck”), particularly associated with longevity. He is supposed, like Fukurokuju, another of the seven with whom he is often confused, to have once lived… …   Universalium

• Benten — ▪ Japanese mythology also called  Benzaiten   (Japanese: Divinity of the Reasoning Faculty), in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi fuku jin (Seven Gods of Luck); the Buddhist patron goddess of literature and music, of wealth, and of femininity …   Universalium

• Hotei — ▪ Japanese mythology  in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi fuku jin (“Seven Gods of Luck”). This popular figure is depicted frequently in contemporary crafts as a cheerful, contented Buddhist monk with a large exposed belly, often accompanied …   Universalium

• Bishamon — ▪ Japanese god also called  Bishamonten        in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi fuku jin (“Seven Gods of Luck”). He is identified with the Buddhist guardian of the north, known as Kubera, or Vaiśravaṇa. Bishamon is always depicted as… …   Universalium