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Raijin
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Raijin, also known as Kaminari-sama, Raiden-sama, Narukami, Raikō, and Kamowakeikazuchi-no-kami is a thunder god in Japanese mythology and the Shinto and Buddhist religion. He is typically depicted wi
Sculpture of Raijin from Sanjūsangen-dō temple in Kyoto. Kamakura period, 13th century
Sculpture of Raijin from Sanjūsangen-dō temple in Kyoto. Kamakura period, 13th century
Raijin by Katsushika Hokusai Hanging scroll painting, 1834–1849
Raijin by Katsushika Hokusai Hanging scroll painting, 1834–1849
Detail of Raijin from Wind God and Thunder God, a folding screen by Ogata Kōrin. Edo period, circa 1700. Based on an original by Tawaraya Sōtatsu.
Detail of Raijin from Wind God and Thunder God, a folding screen by Ogata Kōrin. Edo period, circa 1700. Based on an original by Tawaraya Sōtatsu.
Netsuke depicting Raijin, by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813–1892)
Netsuke depicting Raijin, by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813–1892)
Fūjin
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Fūjin or Fūten, sometimes also known as Ryobu, is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto and Buddhist gods. He is portrayed as a terrifying wizardly demon, resembling a red-haired,
Raijin
…tomoe symbols drawn on them. Iconography of Raijin are often found in Japanese temples and shrines. He is usually depicted alongside his twin-brother, Fūjin, the god of wind, or with his son, Raitarō, a fellow thunder god like himself, or with his animal companion, a Raijū. Another fellow Shinto god (Kami…
Sculpture of Fūjin from Sanjūsangen-dō temple in Kyoto. Kamakura period, 13th century
Sculpture of Fūjin from Sanjūsangen-dō temple in Kyoto. Kamakura period, 13th century
Fūjin depicted on a folding screen by Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570–1640)
Fūjin depicted on a folding screen by Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570–1640)
Statue at Taiyū-in in Nikkō
Statue at Taiyū-in in Nikkō
Iconographical evolution of the Wind God. Left: Greek wind God (Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara), Hadda, 2nd century. Middle: Wind God from Kizil, Tari
Iconographical evolution of the Wind God. Left: Greek wind God (Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara), Hadda, 2nd century. Middle: Wind God from Kizil, Tarim Basin, 7th century. Right: Japanese Wind God Fujin, 17th century.