Ryujin, Japanese Dragon God Of The Sea
by Photo Researchers
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Ryujin, Japanese Dragon God Of The Sea
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Photo Researchers
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Noh robe detail of Ryujin the tutelary deity of the sea in Japanese mythology done in gold leaf and embroidery. He symbolized the power of the ocean, had a large mouth, and was able to transform into a human shape. He lived in Ryugu-jo, his palace under the sea built out of red and white coral, from where he controlled the tides with magical tide jewels. He was the father of the beautiful goddess Otohime who married the hunter prince Hoori. The first Emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu, is said to have been a grandson of Otohime and Hoori's. Therefore, Ryujin is said to be one of the ancestors of the Japanese imperial dynasty.
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July 7th, 2014
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