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Hebi 蛇 - Snake
Generally, snakes are thought to be tenacious creatures and hated by many people. However, snakes are regarded as god’s messengers, particularly the white ones, which are adored and treasured. Snakes belong to reptilian and they are further narrowed down to squamata (order) ophidian (suborder). Their tubular bodies are thin and long. They have no legs: they move around using their scales on the...
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Shichifukujin 七福神 - Seven Lucky Gods
The Shichifukujin 七福神 are an eclectic group of deities from Japan, India, and China. Only one is native to Japan (Ebisu) and Japan’s indigenous Shintō tradition. Three are from the Hindu-Buddhist pantheon of India (Daikokuten, Bishamonten, & Benzaiten) and three from Chinese Taoist-Buddhist traditions (Hotei,Jurōjin, & Fukurokuju). In Japan, they travel together on their treasure...
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