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The kishin, kijin or onigami [note 1] (Japanese: 鬼神 hidden/supernatural/wrathful/fierce god/deity/spirit/divine being, feminine: kijogami 鬼女神) are words used for oni kamis and fierce manifestions in Shinto and Buddhism in Japanese mythology.

Names[]

Kishin and kijin are used in the context of Taoism, Confucianism, Shennism, and Shinto. Onigami is used in Shinto/Kamimichi. Trowo in Bön. Kródha in South Asian faiths.

List of Shintoistic kishin[]

List of Buddhistic kishin[]

This list is not completed yet

Types[]

  • Asuras. ("Also known as ashura.")
  • Dharmapala ("Also known as gohouzenjin, gohoujin, shotenzenjin, and darumahara/rinnehara.")
  • Gandharvas. <{("Also known as kendatsuba.")}>
  • Garudas. <{("Also known as karura.")}>
  • Nagas. <{("Also known as dragons, ryuu, ryou, and tatsu.")}>
  • Yakshas. <{("Also known as yasha.")}>

Notes[]

  1. various pronunciations for same word
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