Ebisu In Japanese Shinto-Buddhist mythology, god of daily food who was born deformed, having no legs and also being deaf. He is the god of honest dealing and is portrayed with a beard, wearing a two-pointed hat, laughing, and holding a fishing pole and a tai, a sea bream. He is the patron of tradesmen and fishermen. Sometimes he is called Hiruko. He is one of the Shichi Fukujin, the seven gods of good luck or fortune.

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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow
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