Asian gods

An introduction to the spirit-creatures of Japanese mythology, the YOKAI. #Yokai #JapaneseMythology #Japan #Mythology #MrPsMythopedia

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Much of the mythology and pantheon of Japanese gods is derived from the traditional folklore of Shinto – one of the major religions of Japan.

Xiezhi has dark and bright fur, a cattle or sheep's size, usually has a horn on his forehead, and looks like the auspicious creature Qilin. Xiezhi can quickly identify, point out, and sometimes attack the wrong side in a dispute to protect innocent people and bring them justice. Hence, it has been a symbol of justice and Legalism. 《神异经》记载：“东北荒中有兽，如牛，一角，毛青，四足似熊，见人斗则触不直，闻人论则咋不正，名曰解豸。” Picture from Artist LiiuJiing.

The image is a Chinese painting of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. She is depicted as a young woman with a serene expression on her face. She is wearing a blue robe and is seated on a lotus flower. Her hands are folded in front of her chest in a gesture of prayer. The painting is surrounded by a border of lotus flowers and leaves.

NAME: Nuwa, But varies from region to region such as Nu Kua, Ku Gua, Neu Kwa, Cang Jing or NYwa (the Y has an umlaut over it.) SYMBOLS: Chinese Dragon (ling), five stones, chariot drawn by two winged...