Shichifukujin

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Shichifukujin are the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folklore, a group of deities believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and happiness.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese mythological group
group of deities
alsoKnownAs Seven Lucky Gods
associatedWith art and music
fertility
good fortune
happiness
longevity
prosperity
success in business
warriors’ protection
wealth
country Japan
culturalRole motifs in netsuke carvings
motifs in ukiyo-e prints
popular subjects in Japanese art
depictedAs group of seven deities traveling together
depictedWith fishing rod
mallet of fortune
sacks of wealth
scrolls of wisdom
various treasures
etymology from Japanese "shichi" (seven), "fuku" (fortune), "jin" (gods)
linked to: Shichifukujin
festivalOrRitual New Year customs in Japan
hasCulturalPractice placing images under pillows at New Year for auspicious dreams
hasMember Benzaiten
Bishamonten
Daikokuten
Ebisu
Fukurokuju
Hotei
Jurōjin
iconographicAttribute treasure ship Takarabune
influencedBy Buddhist deities
Chinese folk religion
Hindu deities
languageOfName Japanese
meaningOfName Seven Gods of Fortune
numberOfMembers 7
religiousTradition Japanese Buddhism
Japanese folklore
Shinto
timePeriodOfPopularity Edo period
Muromachi period
worshipPractice Shichifukujin meguri pilgrimage

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Benzaiten memberOf Shichifukujin
Benzaiten alsoKnownAs Benten
linked to: Shichifukujin
Seven Lucky Gods alsoKnownAs Shichifukujin
Seven Lucky Gods alsoKnownAs Shichi Fukujin
linked to: Shichifukujin
Shichifukujin etymology from Japanese "shichi" (seven), "fuku" (fortune), "jin" (gods)
linked to: Shichifukujin
Benten-sama memberOf Shichifukujin
Benzaiten Shrine (Inokashira Park) associatedWith Seven Lucky Gods of Japan
subject linked to: Benzaiten shrine
linked to: Shichifukujin
Bishamonten memberOf Shichifukujin