Jurojin
Jurojin
Longevity Old Man
ORIGIN:
China; Japan
Jurojin is a Taoist Master, Lord of Longevity; adopted into the Japanese pantheon as one of the Seven Spirits of Good Luck, the Shichi Fujukin. Longevity means long life but Jurojin bestows more than that: his blessings include happy, healthy, serene old age. He is also a spirit of general good fortune and is particularly invoked for academic success. Request his blessings of longevity and health if someone is ailing.
MANIFESTATION:
Jurojin is an elderly man with a long, white beard. He is usually accompanied by a white stag who serves as his messenger.
ATTRIBUTES:
Jurojin carries a staff with a scroll attached to it, on which is inscribed the life spans of all living beings; he may also carry a fan
Sacred animals: Crane; tortoise; deer
Tree:
Plum tree
OFFERINGS:
Sake (and lots of it!); cooked rice; fresh fruit
SEE ALSO:
Fukurokuju; Shichi Fukujin
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
