
ریوجین
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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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