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Benzaiten (shinjitai: 弁才天 or 弁財天; kyūjitai: 辯才天, 辨才天, or 辨財天, lit. "goddess of eloquence", Benten, Chinese: 辯才天, Biancaitian) is an East Asian Buddhist goddess (technically a Dharmapala, "Dharma protector") who originated mainly from the Hindu Indian Saraswati, goddess of speech, the arts, and learning.
29 lis 2022 · Benzaiten is a joyous Japanese goddess, dispenser of luck and wisdom. Both a Buddhist deity and Shinto kami, she is one of the Seven Lucky Gods and rules over all that flows, including music, water, wealth, and time.
Benten, (Japanese: Divinity of the Reasoning Faculty), in Japanese mythology, one of the Shichi-fuku-jin (Seven Gods of Luck); the Buddhist patron goddess of literature and music, of wealth, and of femininity.
Benzaiten is a goddess of Japanese mythology and is believed to be the daughter of the god of creation, Izanami, and the god of the sea, Susanoo. According to some versions of the myth, she is also the sister of the god of fire, Kagutsuchi.
Benten is a goddess revered in Japanese mythology for her unique attributes and associations. This section will explore her appearance, domains, and her associations with other deities and creatures. Representations of Benten: Appearance and Iconography.
Delve into the enchanting lore of Japanese mythology as we uncover the allure of Benten (or Benzaiten), the multifaceted goddess. This article shines light on her symbols, rituals, teachings, and the profound impact she has in the seamless blend of Shinto and Buddhist traditions.
10 paź 2017 · However, in some legends, it is believed that the god of rice (Inari) took Benten as a wife and thus called her Uga Benzaiten. In some of Japan’s mythology, this unification of Inari and Benten resulted to the fertility and harvest Kami known as Ugajin.
