SHOTEN
Japanese Wisdom God
Also known as Daisho-Ten, Kangi-Ten, Kangiten, Shoden-Sama
Familiar-seeming elephant-headed deity
Yes, this is the Japanese Buddhist version of Ganesha.
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Shoten Facts and Figures
Name: Shoten
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Daisho-Ten, Kangi-Ten, Kangiten, Shoden-Sama
Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Wisdom
Area of expertise: Wisdom
Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 3430
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Article last revised on September 20, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
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