SHITENNO
Japanese Directions Gods
Also known as Shi-Tenno
Japanese Heavenly Kings
These are the Four Deities of Direction in Japanese Buddhism. Their names are Jikoku-ten, Komoku-ten, Tamon-ten and Zocho-ten.
Each one guards a different direction. We are not sure what they are guarding it from. Perhaps their Chinese incarnations the Si Da Tian Wang can point us in the right direction.
The Shitenno also have Hindu versions who manifest under the name Lokapalas.
Shitenno Facts and Figures
Name: Shitenno
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Shi-Tenno
Gender: Male
Type: Gods
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Direction
Area of expertise: Direction, Directions
Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 2585
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Article last revised on September 20, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.