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With the numerous number of gods identified by Japan's native religious beliefs, Shinto, and also the divine beings recognized in Buddhism, it pertains to not a surprise that countless statues, symbols, stories, as well as images are scattered throughout the whole country. Bishamonten, as discussed, is the principal of The Four Heavenly Kings. As the guardian of divine prize, Bishamonten had the power to both protect as well as offer away riches. Tamonten, 9th century, Kōdō 講堂 hall of Tōji Holy place 東寺 (Kyoto), Wood, H = 197.9 cm. Held aloft by earth-goddess Jiten, with two satanic force attendants.
Wealth divine beings such as him are usually considered as gods of luck and that appears to be what took place in Japan too. Some popular examples include bishamon (noragami) boots the Noragami anime collection where Bishamon is a female war goddess and a protectress of warriors as well as among the 4 Gods of Fortune.
This outsized popularity is likely a reflection of the fact that Ebisu is the only one of the 7 Lucky Gods that is entirely native to Japan. As well as there's one god that probably illustrates this much better than many - Bishamonten, Bishamon, Vaisravana, or Tamonten.
As their name suggests, the Four Heavenly Kings were protectors of a geographical instructions and also the regions of the globe (understood to people after that) that belonged of that instructions. Ebisu's continued mirth, nevertheless, gained him the name The Giggling God." He is usually shown with a happy expression as well as, in honor of his origins, a fishing pole and huge sea bass in his hands.