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Binbōgami

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Also known as God of Poverty, God of the Poor

thumb|right|200px|Binbōgami shrine (Binbōgami Jinja), Koto, Tokyo|Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan

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  • Description
  • Folklore and Literature
  • Historical References
  • Edo Period Tales
  • Beliefs and Practices
  • Modern Shrines and Representations
  • See also
  • References
  • Bibliography

thumb|right|200px|Binbōgami shrine (Binbōgami Jinja), Koto, Tokyo|Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan

A is a kami (god or spirit) in Japanese folklore said to inhabit a person or their house, bringing poverty and misery. References to binbōgami appear in classic Japanese tales, essays, and rakugo performances.

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