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930: 1021: 31: 568: 1002: 859:, distinguished for being a reincarnation of the Taoist god Hsuan-wu. He is the god of wisdom, luck, longevity, wealth and happiness. This god receives certain credits, such as being one of the Chinese philosophers who could live without eating (breatharian). Moreover, he is the only god who was said to have the ability to resurrect the dead. Fukurokuju is characterized by the size of his head, being almost as large as the size of his whole body, and is represented wearing traditional Chinese costumes. He normally carries a cane in one hand and in the other a 1036: 1051: 1063: 1444: 1449: 71: 781:(南極星 "nankyokusei"), Juroujin (寿老人) is the god of the elderly and of longevity in Japanese Buddhist mythology. It is said that the legendary Juroujin is based on a real person who lived in ancient times. He was approximately 1.82 meters tall with a very long head. Besides his distinctive skull, he is represented with a long white beard, riding a deer, and is often also accompanied by a 1500-year-old 500: 1089: 1328: 1103: 804:
and barmen, and also the god of popularity. He is depicted as a fat, smiling, bald man with a curly moustache. He always appears half-naked, as his clothes are not wide enough to cover his enormous belly. He blessed the Chinese, and they nicknamed him "Cho-Tei-Shi" or "Ho-Tei-Shi", which means ‘bag
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and a tortoise, as symbols of his affinity with long lives. In addition, he is usually represented under a peach tree, as the fruit of this tree is considered, by Chinese Taoism, as able to prolong life. In his hand he holds a cane and a book or a scroll. The wisdom of the world remains written in
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hunter − legend says that the god Daikokuten hung a sacred talisman on the branch of a tree in his garden and, by using this as a trap, was able to catch a demon. This god is characterized by his smile, his short legs and the hat on his head. He is usually depicted with a bag full of valuable
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or a sea bass, or any large fish, in general, that symbolize abundance in meals (such as a feast or banquet). It is now common to see his figure in restaurants where fish is served in great quantities or in household kitchens.
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He is the god of fortune in war and battles, also associated with authority and dignity. He is the protector of those who follow the rules and behave appropriately. As the patron of fighters, he is represented dressed in
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Subsequently, other classes of Japanese society looked for gods that could correspond with their professions: Benzaiten as the patron of the arts, Fukurokuju as the patron of the sciences, and so on.
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with writings about the world. He is usually accompanied by a turtle, a crow or a deer, animals that are frequently used in Japan to symbolize a long life. It is also said that he likes to play
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These gods have been recognized as such for over a thousand years. In the beginning, these gods were worshiped by merchants as the first two (Ebisu and Daikokuten) were gods of
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He carries a bag on his shoulders which is loaded with fortunes for those who believe in his virtues. Hotei's traits and virtues are contentment, magnanimity, and happiness.
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In ancient times, these gods were worshiped separately, but this rarely happens today – only when it is required for the god to act on behalf of the applicant.
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Daikokuten (大黒天) is the god of commerce and prosperity, and he is sometimes considered the patron of cooks, farmers and bankers, and a protector of
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and therefore is represented with fishermen's costumes such as a typical hat, a fishing rod in his right hand and a fish that can be either a
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The Seven Gods of Fortune started being mentioned as a collective in the year 1420 in Fushimi, in order to imitate the processions of the
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They all began as remote and impersonal gods, but gradually became much closer canonical figures for certain professions and Japanese
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It is known that these deities mostly have their origins as ancient gods of fortune from religions popular in Japan: from
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in her hand. When Kichijōten replaces Fukurokuju, and Daikoku is regarded in feminine form, all three of the Hindu
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Shortly after, a famous artist of the time, Kano Yasunobu, was ordained to portray these gods for the first time.
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Kichijōten (吉祥天), a Fukujin goddess is also known as Kisshōten or Kisshoutennyo (吉祥天女), and is adapted via
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as one of the Fukujin. Kichijōten's iconography is distinguished from the other Fukujin goddesses by the
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Hotei's original Chinese name was Kaishi, and according to legend, he died in March 916.
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of 1690 (reprinted and expanded in 1796), Daikoku can also manifest as a female known as
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From left to right: Hotei, Jurōjin, Fukurokuju, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Daikokuten, Ebisu
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Brooklyn Museum - Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807−1891). Seven Gods of Good Luck, c. 1885
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and in artworks. One of the seven (Jurōjin) is said to be based on a historical figure.
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or Treasure Ship. A picture of the ship forms an essential part of traditional
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its pages. Jurojin enjoys rice and wine and is a very cheerful figure.
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Hotei (布袋) is the god of fortune, guardian of children, patron of
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the Seven Lucky Gods are said to pilot through the heavens the
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goddesses are then represented among the seven Fukujin.
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objects. Daikokuten's popular imagery originated as a
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The Seven Lucky Gods, in an 1882 woodblock print by
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Bishamonten's (毘沙門天) origins can be traced back to
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Index

Seven Gods of Fortune

Netsuke
Bern Historical Museum
Japanese mythology
folklore

Mythic texts
Fudoki
Kogo Shūi
Kojiki
Konjaku Monogatarishū
Kujiki
Nihon Ryōiki
Nihon Shoki
Divinities
Amaterasu
Ame-no-Uzume
Inari
Izanagi
Izanami
Kami
Myōjin
Seven Lucky Gods
Susanoo
Tsukuyomi
Legendary creatures
urban legends
Kitsune
Oni

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