GOZU-TENNO

The emperor Gozu, ox-headed deity of the underworld in Buddhist mythology. He is the deity of disease and plague and is therefore invoked for protection against the calamities he brings. He is similar to other mythological figures such as the Ainu Kenash Unarabe, invoked because of fear and their power to do harm. Gozu-tenno is often identified with Susano-wo, who was banished to rule the underworld by his father, Izanagi.

REFERENCES:

Joly, Henri L. 1967. Legend in Japanese Art. Tokyo: Charles E. Tuttle Co.

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Japanese Mythology – Judith Levin

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Japanese Ghost Stories Spirits, Hauntings, Paranormal Phenomena – Ross Catrien

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Japanese Ghost Stories – Lafcadio Hearn

Pandemonium and parade : Japanese monsters and the culture of Yōkai – Foster, Michael Dylan

The Book of Yokai Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore – Michael Dylan Foster

Ghosts And The Japanese Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends – Michiko Iwasaka, Barre Toelken

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BOOKS FOR YOU TO READ IN OUR LIBRARY:

Japanese Mythology – Judith Levin

Yurei The Japanese Ghost – Zack Davisson

Japanese Ghost Stories Spirits, Hauntings, Paranormal Phenomena – Ross Catrien

Kwaidan: Ghost Stories and Strange Tales of Old Japan – Lafcadio Hearn

Japanese Ghost Stories – Lafcadio Hearn

Pandemonium and parade : Japanese monsters and the culture of Yōkai – Foster, Michael Dylan

The Book of Yokai Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore – Michael Dylan Foster

Ghosts And The Japanese Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends – Michiko Iwasaka, Barre Toelken

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