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ریوجین
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ریوجین

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Also known as Ōwatatsumi, Rinjin

Ryūjin (龍神, ), which in some traditions is equivalent to Ōwatatsumi, was the tutelary deity of the sea in Japanese mythology. In many versions Ryūjin had the ability to transform into a human shape. Many believed the god had knowledge of medicine and many considered him as the bringer of rain and thunder, Ryūjin is also the patron god (ujigami) of several family groups.

Key facts

Deity.type
Shinto
Deity.name
Ryūjin
Deity.image
300px
Deity.caption
Ryūjin presents the Tide jewels, by Hokkei, 1820
Deity.children
Kohime Otohime

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
water deity
Image
Urashima Taro Going Home on the Back of a Tai Fish, the King of the Sea Seeing Him Off.jpg
Residence
Ryūgū-jō
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Commons category
Ryūjin
native label
龍神
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