Tenjin

Marishi Ten

Marishi Ten has a meaning of light and authority. An attendant to Taishaku Ten as well as Nittenshi(the sun). He has the great miracle power; always goes before Nittenshi(the sun). The movement is so rapid that both of the Nittenshi(the sun) and Gettenshi(the moon) can't see him very well, much less human beings can see, know, catch her to hurt. This is why he has been the god for protection of the nation and the people. He eliminates difficulties and fears from ordinary people and provides treasure and wealth. He has two kinds of ten-nyo styles(celestial nymph styles)of riding a wild pig, one has three faces with six arms, the other has three faces and eight arms.