Facts about Fujin

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   Artistic depictions of Fujin date back to ancient India, where a similar wind deity called Vayu or Vata influenced the god's iconography before Buddhism carried the concept to Japan.

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   Famous paired sculptures of Fujin and Raijin are enshrined at Sanjusangen-do temple in Kyoto, where they have been venerated for centuries.

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   In Japanese Buddhism, Fujin is often depicted as a fearsome green-skinned oni-like figure, reflecting his origins as a deity with both destructive and life-giving aspects.

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   Fujin is commonly paired with Raijin, the god of thunder and lightning, and the two deities frequently appear together in Japanese art and temple iconography.

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   The Japanese wind god Fujin is typically depicted carrying a large bag or sack slung over his shoulders, from which he releases the winds.

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