John Shaqi
Japanese300 CE – present

Ryūjin

Japan

Ryūjin, which in some traditions is equivalent to Ōwatatsumi, was the tutelary deity of the sea in Japanese mythology. In many versions Ryūjin had the ability to transform into a human shape. Many believed the god had knowledge of medicine and many considered him as the bringer of rain and thunder, Ryūjin is also the patron god (ujigami) of several family groups.

Ryūjin

Ryūjin

Ryūjin, which in some traditions is equivalent to Ōwatatsumi, was the tutelary deity of the sea in Japanese mythology. In many versions Ryūjin had the ability to transform into a human shape. Many believed the god had knowledge of medicine and many considered him as the bringer of rain and thunder, Ryūjin is also the patron god (ujigami) of several family groups.

Pantheon: Japanese Culture: Japanese (Shinto) Civilization: Japan Period: 300 CE – present

Source: Wikipedia

Sources & Notes

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ry%C5%ABjin

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