File:Japan - Nagano - Zenkoji Temple - Komainu.jpg
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English: A sort of Komainu (Korean dog), a lion dog Protector in Shintoism and Buddhism (and she's a girl, since her mouth is closed.
From Miyajima official Website : "Komainu are a pair of lion-like guardian figures placed at each side of a shrine or temple entrance, or a worship hall, and are believed to ward off evil spirits. The original form of the komainu is said to be stone lions of the Ancient Orient brought to Japan via China and Korea. The Great Sphinx in Egypt, Merlion in Singapore, and Shiisa in Okinawa have the same origin. One of the statues with its mouth open is male and the other with its mouth closed is female. Some of them have horns. Usually Komainu are in sitting posture, however, you can find standing (bottom up) komainu in the rear of the Itsukushima Shrine, which represents good luck." Source : http://goo.gl/aBqdG7 |
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| Author | Vanvelthem Cédric |
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