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Guardians - Sarugami

Mon, June 22, 2009, by Muza-chan

At the entrance of the Hie shrines, dedicated to Sannou, the deity from Mount Hiei (near Kyoto), there are usually two statues of monkey gods (Sarugami), a male and a female, guardians against evil spirits.

Hie Shrine Akasaka

Sarugami, especially the female, that carry a cub, are considered patrons of fertility, harmonious marriage and safe childbirth.

Hie Shrine Akasaka

Also, Sarugami is the lord of the famous three monkeys that “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil", from the Toshougu Shrine in Nikko:

The three wise monkeys

În faţa altarelor Hie, închinate lui Sannou (Mountain King), principala zeitate de la muntele Hiei de lângă Kyoto, se află două statui reprezentând zeităţi maimuţe (Sarugami), un mascul şi o femelă, cu rol de protecţie contra spiritelor rele.

Hie Shrine Akasaka

Sarugami, în special femela care ţine în braţe un pui, sunt patronii căsătoriilor fericite, a fertilităţii şi a naşterii fără probleme.

Hie Shrine Akasaka

Sarugami sunt şi stăpânii celor trei maimuţe faimoase care “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil", de la altarul Toshougu din Nikko:

The three wise monkeys


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