Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

From: Rowan Silverwing

Just something I found on the net.....thought it might be interesting for others....love & light Rowan

Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

Daikokuten:
The happy god of wealth is the patron of the farmers who disseminates happiness and good humour.

Hotei:
The god of contentment and happiness.

Jurojin:
The god of longevity and carries a holy scroll containing all the wisdom of the world.

Benzaiten:
The only female deity among the seven. Represents art, literature, music and eloquence. Plays "Biwa", her favourite instrument.

Ebisu:
The deity of fishermen, seamen, ships, and honest dealing.

Fukurokuju:
The Chinese philosopher, who lives on the "mists of heaven and the dews of earth", is able to prophesy events and performs miracles to benefit mankind.

Bishamonten:
The god of war, is always clad in armour. The small pagoda he carries implies that he is also a religeous personality who is detemined to conquer the Evil.