There are different traditions, which gods actually constitute this group, but seven have been determined:
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Although each one usually represents good luck, they also have specific characteristics and connections.
Seven gods
Ebisu-Probably of Japanese descent, the God of Shintoism and the patron saint of work, especially businessmen, farmers and fishermen, are usually depicted wearing Japanese clothes and headdresses. He is a big man with a big and swollen earlobe. He usually fishes with his right hand, and his left hand is a big fish just caught-Yitai (snapper, bass or swordfish), which is a good symbol of good luck in itself. Perhaps because of his successful capture, Ebisu always smiles. In the later tradition, Ebisu was regarded as the first descendant of the evil Nagi and the evil Southampton God Hiruko. Traditionally, Ebisu celebrated in the annual feast held on 10120.
Dai koku- is of Japanese descent, the god of wealth, prosperity and kitchen, the patron saint of farmers and the leader of the seven wealth gods. With a hammer of wealth in his right hand and a big bag of treasure on his shoulder. He has dark skin and usually stands or sits on two bags of rice. Like Ebisu, he has a plump figure and a big earlobe. He is traditionally associated with the Hindu god Shiva and the Buddhist god Darren.
Heaven (or paradise)-is the origin of Hinduism and the only one among women. She is the goddess of love, fertility and reason. She is usually depicted as playing the pipa, a kind of pipa or guitar, and riding a dragon or a sea dragon. According to some traditional people, she got married, and thus ended the attack on Longdaojiang Island. Her envoy is a white snake. She is often associated with the sea, where there are many temples dedicated to her. For Buddhists, she is the patron saint of wealth, literature and music, and also the embodiment of femininity.
Wissam is the god of happiness and war, the patron saint of soldiers and the protector of justice.
Bishamon (or Bishamonten or Tamon)- is the god of happiness and war, the patron saint of soldiers and the protector of justice. He wore a full suit of China armor and a spear in his left hand. On his right is a small pagoda building representing a treasure house. Traditionally, he was associated with Cubeira or Vishnu, a Hindu and Buddhist god. Shiga is a temple city built around the 6th century AD. After Shoto Kutaishi won a battle there, people dedicated it to the gods to show their gratitude.
Fu Kurokuju-originated from China, but his Japanese name means happiness (Fuku), wealth (roku) and longevity (Ju); Therefore, he is called the god of wisdom and longevity. Traditionally, he used to be a mortal, living as a Taoist saint, and is usually considered to have the power to bring back the dead. He is depicted as short, but with a high forehead, and usually appears with storks or cranes.
Shiro God-also of China descent, is also the god of longevity and wisdom; He is usually represented by a stag. He carries a long stick with a scroll on it, which contains all the wisdom in the world. Like Fu Lushou, it is said that he once lived on earth as a Taoist saint. He is also depicted as an old man with a white beard but wearing a scholar's headdress.
Hotei (or Hotei-osho)- Also from China, Hotei stands for frugality, charity and satisfaction. He is probably the least pleasing god. He is a fat, bald, unkempt monk with a big belly and swollen earlobes. However, he always smiles and is often surrounded by children. He may be the happiest of the Seven Gods, and he is worthy of his nickname "Laughing Buddha" in China.
Treasure ship
Shenzhou VII may be attracted at any time, but there is a special moment that they pay attention to, that is, New Year's Eve, and the next day is considered to be a particularly auspicious day in the calendar. They landed in the harbor on a treasure ship and presented gifts to those lucky enough to meet them. These gifts traditionally include:
The key to the warehouse of the gods
A hat that makes the wearer invisible.
A wallet that will never run out of coins.
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Straw raincoats can resist evil spirits or the gods of the wearer.
Precious jewels
Bags and boxes of gold coins
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Copper coins.
artistic expression
Although the gods can be traced back to earlier times, in Japanese tradition, the gods were first depicted as a group of seven people in the 6th century1542-1616, and Tokugawa Ieyasu commissioned a painting. Gods are a particularly popular theme in Japanese online games.
In addition to individual representatives, the seven gods of wealth are also shown as a group of people riding their treasure ships. This kind of ship is usually represented by a single mast and a single sail. The sail is oval, gold coins or Japanese characters for good luck. There is a faucet at the bow of this ship. There may be cranes above and turtles below. These three creatures are auspicious symbols.
These seven gods of wealth are also popular protagonists in Japanese folk songs, paintings and plays. They usually have magical items, such as hats that can make the wearer invisible and wallets that will never be empty. Even today, posters and pictures of gods are usually considered to bring good luck, and their statues are still common in shops and restaurants.